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How to get fromBallard to Mercer Islandby bus, tram, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ballard to Mercer Island by bus, tram, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 40 bus, tram

    best
    1. Take the bus from 24th Ave NW & NW 65th St to 3rd Ave & Pine Stbus bus 40
    2. Take the tram from Westlake to Mercer Islandtram tram 2 Line
    1h 56m
    $9

  2. Drive 13.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ballard to Mercer Islandcar car 13.4 mi
    24 min
    $3–4

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ballard to Mercer Islandtaxi taxi 13.4 mi
    24 min
    $45–60

  4. Line 40 bus

    1. Take the bus from 24th Ave NW & NW 65th St to 3rd Ave S & S Main Stbus bus 40
    1h 58m
    $9

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  • Distance: 14 mi
  • Duration: 1h 56m

What companies run services between Ballard, WA, USA and Mercer Island, WA, USA?

King County Metro operates a bus from 24th Ave NW & NW 65th St to 3rd Ave S & S Main St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 42 min.

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