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

The cheapest way to get from Kirkland to Ballard is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 26 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Kirkland to Ballard is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs $45 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Kirkland and Ballard?

No, there is no direct bus from Kirkland to Ballard. However, there are services departing from Market St & 2nd St W and arriving at NW Market St & Ballard Ave NW via 15th Ave NE & NE Campus Pkwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 7m.

How far is it from Kirkland to Ballard?

The distance between Kirkland and Ballard is 14 miles. The road distance is 13.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kirkland to Ballard without a car is to line 255 bus and line 44 bus which takes 1h 7m and costs $6.

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

It takes approximately 1h 7m to get from Kirkland to Ballard, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kirkland to Ballard bus from?

Kirkland to Ballard bus services, operated by King County Metro, depart from Market St & 2nd St W station.

Where does the Kirkland to Ballard bus arrive?

Kirkland to Ballard bus services, operated by King County Metro, arrive at NE Campus Pkwy & University Way NE station.

Can I drive from Kirkland to Ballard?

Yes, the driving distance between Kirkland to Ballard is 13 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Kirkland to Ballard.

Where can I stay near Ballard?

There are 1347+ hotels available in Ballard.

Kirkland to Ballard - 3 ways to travel via line 255 bus, line 44 bus, and taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Kirkland to Ballard by bus, taxi, or car

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Line 255 bus, line 44 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Market St & 2nd St W to NE Campus Pkwy & University Way NEbus 255
2. Take the bus from 15th Ave NE & NE Campus Pkwy to NW Market St & Ballard Ave NWbus 44
1h 7m
$6
Drive 13.3 mi
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1. Drive from Kirkland to Ballardcar 13.3 mi
26 min
$3–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kirkland to Ballardtaxi 13.3 mi
26 min
$45–55

Kirkland to Ballard by bus

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1h 7mAverage Duration

$6Cheapest Price

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Distance: 14.3 mi
Duration: 1h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Market St & 2nd St W to NW Market St & Ballard Ave NW via NE Campus Pkwy & University Way NE and 15th Ave NE & NE Campus Pkwy in around 1h 7m.

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