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How to get fromMercer Island to Ballardby bus, tram, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Line 40 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from 4th Ave S & S Jackson St to 24th Ave NW & NW 65th Stbus bus 40
    1h 10m
    $9

  2. Drive 13.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mercer Island to Ballardcar car 13.5 mi
    25 min
    $3–4

  3. Tram, line 44 bus

    1. Take the tram from Mercer Island to U Districttram tram 2 Line
    2. Take the bus from NE 45th St & 9th Ave NE to NW Market St & 15th Ave NWbus bus 44
    1h 24m
    $9

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Mercer Island to Ballardtaxi taxi 13.5 mi
    25 min
    $45–60

  5. Tram, line 40 bus

    1. Take the tram from Mercer Island to Symphonytram tram 2 Line
    2. Take the bus from 3rd Ave & Union St to 24th Ave NW & NW 65th Stbus bus 40
    1h 22m
    $9

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  • Distance: 14.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 10m

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

King County Metro operates a bus from 4th Ave S & S Jackson St to 24th Ave NW & NW 65th St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 38 min.

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