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

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There are 4 ways to get from Mercer Island to Ballard by tram, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Tram, line 44 bus

    best
    1. Take the tram from Mercer Island to U Districttram tram 2 Line
    2. Take the bus from U District Station - Bay 1 to NW Market St & 15th Ave NWbus bus 44
    1h 5m
    $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 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 8m
    $9

  4. Taxi

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

Mercer Island to Ballard by bus and tram

Calendar135Weekly Services
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 15.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 5m

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

There is no direct connection from Mercer Island to Ballard. However, you can take the line 630 bus to N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 1, walk to Mercer Island, take the vehicle to U District, walk to U District Station - Bay 1, then take the line 44 bus to NW Market St & 15th Ave NW. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 86th Ave SE & SE 42nd St to 24th Ave NW & NW 65th St via N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 1, Mercer Island, Symphony, and 3rd Ave & Union St in around 1h 8m.

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