What is the cheapest way to get from Ballard to Renton?

The cheapest way to get from Ballard to Renton is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 30 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Ballard to Renton?

The fastest way to get from Ballard to Renton is to taxi which takes 30 min and costs $60 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Ballard and Renton?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballard to Renton. However, there are services departing from 24th Ave NW & NW 65th St and arriving at SW Sunset Blvd & Hardie Ave SW via 2nd Ave & James St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.

How far is it from Ballard to Renton?

The distance between Ballard and Renton is 18 miles. The road distance is 18.3 miles.

How do I travel from Ballard to Renton without a car?

The best way to get from Ballard to Renton without a car is to line 40 bus and line 101 bus which takes 1h 18m and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Ballard to Renton?

It takes approximately 1h 18m to get from Ballard to Renton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballard to Renton bus from?

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

Where does the Ballard to Renton bus arrive?

Ballard to Renton bus services, operated by King County Metro, arrive at 3rd Ave & James St station.

Can I drive from Ballard to Renton?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballard to Renton is 18 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Ballard to Renton.

Where can I stay near Renton?

There are 1357+ hotels available in Renton.

Ballard to Renton - 4 ways to travel via train, line 40 bus, and line 101 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Ballard to Renton by bus, tram, train, taxi, or car

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Line 40 bus, line 101 bus
best
1. Take the bus from 24th Ave NW & NW 65th St to 3rd Ave & James Stbus 40
2. Take the bus from 2nd Ave & James St to SW Sunset Blvd & Hardie Ave SWbus 101 / ...
1h 18m
$6
Drive 18.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ballard to Rentoncar 18.2 mi
30 min
$4–5
Line 44 bus, tram, train
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 Int'l Dist/Chinatowntram
3. Take the train from King Street Station to Tukwila Sounder Stationtrain
1h 40m
$8–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ballard to Rentontaxi 18.2 mi
30 min
$60–75

Ballard to Renton by bus

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Distance: 18.2 mi
Duration: 1h 18m

What companies run services between Ballard, WA, USA and Renton, WA, USA?

You can take a bus from 24th Ave NW & NW 65th St to SW Sunset Blvd & Hardie Ave SW via 3rd Ave & James St and 2nd Ave & James St in around 1h 18m.

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