What is the cheapest way to get from Ballard to Mercer Island?

The cheapest way to get from Ballard to Mercer Island is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 24 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Ballard to Mercer Island?

The fastest way to get from Ballard to Mercer Island is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs $45 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Ballard and Mercer Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballard to Mercer Island. However, there are services departing from 24th Ave NW & NW 65th St and arriving at 86th Ave SE & SE 42nd St via 3rd Ave & Pine St and N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.

How far is it from Ballard to Mercer Island?

The distance between Ballard and Mercer Island is 16 miles. The road distance is 13.4 miles.

How do I travel from Ballard to Mercer Island without a car?

The best way to get from Ballard to Mercer Island without a car is to line 44 bus and tram which takes 1h 37m and costs $9.

How long does it take to get from Ballard to Mercer Island?

It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Ballard to Mercer Island, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballard to Mercer Island bus from?

Ballard to Mercer Island bus services, operated by King County Metro, depart from 24th Ave NW & NW 65th St station.

Where does the Ballard to Mercer Island bus arrive?

Ballard to Mercer Island bus services, operated by King County Metro, arrive at 3rd Ave & Pine St station.

Can I drive from Ballard to Mercer Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballard to Mercer Island is 13 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Ballard to Mercer Island.

Where can I stay near Mercer Island?

There are 1453+ hotels available in Mercer Island.

Ballard to Mercer Island - 5 ways to travel via line 44 bus, tram, taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Ballard to Mercer Island by bus, tram, taxi, or car

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Line 44 bus, tram
best
1. Take the bus from NW Market St & Ballard Ave NW to NE 45th St & Roosevelt Way NEbus 44
2. Take the tram from U District to Mercer Islandtram 2 Line
1h 37m
$9
Drive 13.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ballard to Mercer Islandcar 13.4 mi
24 min
$3–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ballard to Mercer Islandtaxi 13.4 mi
24 min
$45–60
Line 40 bus, tram
1. Take the bus from 24th Ave NW & NW 65th St to 3rd Ave & Pine Stbus 40
2. Take the tram from Westlake to Mercer Islandtram 2 Line
1h 39m
$9
Line 40 bus, line 547 bus
1. Take the bus from 24th Ave NW & NW 65th St to 3rd Ave & Pine Stbus 40
2. Take the bus from 3rd Ave & Pine St to N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 2bus 547
2h 36m
$9

Ballard to Mercer Island by bus and tram

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1h 37mAverage Duration

$9Cheapest Price

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Distance: 15.9 mi
Duration: 1h 37m

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

You can take a bus from 24th Ave NW & NW 65th St to 86th Ave SE & SE 42nd St via 3rd Ave & Pine St and N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 2 in around 2h 36m.

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