What is the cheapest way to get from Ballard to Friday Harbor?

The cheapest way to get from Ballard to Friday Harbor is to drive and ferry which costs $24 - $65 and takes 2h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ballard to Friday Harbor?

The fastest way to get from Ballard to Friday Harbor is to drive and ferry which takes 2h 50m and costs $24 - $65.

How far is it from Ballard to Friday Harbor?

The distance between Ballard and Friday Harbor is 147 miles.

How do I travel from Ballard to Friday Harbor without a car?

The best way to get from Ballard to Friday Harbor without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 8h 49m and costs $90 - $170.

How long does it take to get from Ballard to Friday Harbor?

It takes approximately 8h 49m to get from Ballard to Friday Harbor, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Friday Harbor?

There are 108+ hotels available in Friday Harbor.

Ballard to Friday Harbor - 3 ways to travel via bus, ferry, car, and shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Ballard to Friday Harbor by bus, ferry, car, or shuttle

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Bus, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from SeaTac Airport - Departures to NAS Whidbey - Gateway Innbus Whidbey SeaTac Shuttle
2. Take the ferry from Anacortes to Friday Harborferry Anacortes - Friday Harbor
8h 49m
$92–161
Drive, ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Ballard to Anacortescar
2. Take the ferry from Anacortes to Friday Harborferry Anacortes - Friday Harbor
2h 50m
$24–61
Shuttle, ferry
1. Take a shuttle bus from Seattle, WA - Convention Center to Anacortes Ferry Dockshuttle Anacortes Northbound
2. Take the ferry from Anacortes to Friday Harborferry Anacortes - Friday Harbor
6h 1m
$40–98

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ballard to Friday Harbor.

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Distance: 146.1 mi
Duration: 8h 49m

What companies run services between Ballard, WA, USA and Friday Harbor, WA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Ballard to Friday Harbor. However, you can take the line 40 bus to 3rd Ave & Pine St, take the line 570 bus to International Blvd & S 176th St - Bay 1, walk to SeaTac Airport - Departures, take the bus to NAS Whidbey - Gateway Inn, take the taxi to Anacortes, then take the ferry to Friday Harbor. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ballard to Friday Harbor via Anacortes in around 2h 50m.

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