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How to get fromBallard to Whidbey Islandby bus, ferry, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Ballard to Whidbey Island by bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Line 40 bus, line 117 bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from 24th Ave NW & NW 65th St to Northgate Station - Bay 1bus bus 40
    2. Take the bus from Lynnwood City Center Station Bay B3 to Mukilteo Ferry Terminal Bay 1bus bus 117
    3. Take the ferry from Mukilteo to Clintonferry ferry
    2h 26m
    $14–34

  2. Drive  86.3 mi

    1. Drive from Ballard to Oak Harborcar car 86.3 mi
    1h 50m
    $15–22

Ballard to Whidbey Island by bus, tram, and ferry

Calendar204Weekly Services
Duration2h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 28.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 26m

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

There is no direct connection from Ballard to Whidbey Island. However, you can take the line 40 bus to Northgate Station - Bay 1, walk to Northgate, take the vehicle to Lynnwood City Center, walk to Lynnwood City Center Station Bay B3, take the line 117 bus to Mukilteo Ferry Terminal Bay 1, walk to Mukilteo, then take the ferry to Clinton. Alternatively, you can drive from Ballard to Oak Harbor in around 1h 50m.

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