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How to get fromBallard to Vashonby bus or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Ballard to Vashon by bus or ferry

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  1. Line 40 bus, bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from 24th Ave NW & NW 65th St to Westlake & Thomasbus bus 40
    2. Take the bus from Westlake & Thomas to Fauntleroy Way SW & SW Barton Stbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Fauntleroy to Vashon Islandferry ferry
    2h 37m
    $15–32

  2. Line 40 bus, line 975 ferry

    1. Take the bus from 24th Ave NW & NW 65th St to 3rd Ave & Pine Stbus bus 40
    2. Take the ferry from Vashon Island Water Taxi & Colman Dock to Vashon Passenger Ferry & Vashon Ferry Dockferry ferry 975
    2h 50m
    $16

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  • Distance: 22.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from Ballard to Vashon. However, you can take the line 40 bus to Westlake & Thomas, take the bus to Fauntleroy Way SW & SW Barton St, walk to Fauntleroy, take the ferry to Vashon Island, walk to Vashon Ferry Dock & 103rd Ave SW, then take the line 118 bus to Vashon Hwy SW & SW Bank Rd. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 24th Ave NW & NW 65th St to Vashon Hwy SW & SW Bank Rd via 3rd Ave & Pine St, 3rd Ave & Pike St, Columbia St & Alaskan Way, Vashon Island Water Taxi & Colman Dock, Vashon Passenger Ferry & Vashon Ferry Dock, and Vashon Ferry Dock & 103rd Ave SW in around 2h 50m.

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