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

The cheapest way to get from Renton to Ballard is to line 101 bus and line 40 bus which costs $3 and takes 1h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Renton to Ballard is to taxi which takes 30 min and costs $60 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Renton and Ballard?

No, there is no direct bus from Renton to Ballard. However, there are services departing from SW Sunset Blvd & Rainier Ave S and arriving at 24th Ave NW & NW 65th St via 4th Ave S & S Jackson St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 13m.

How far is it from Renton to Ballard?

The distance between Renton and Ballard is 20 miles. The road distance is 18.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Renton to Ballard without a car is to train and tram and line 44 bus which takes 1h 4m and costs $8 - $13.

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

It takes approximately 1h 4m to get from Renton to Ballard, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Renton to Ballard bus from?

Renton to Ballard bus services, operated by King County Metro, depart from SW Sunset Blvd & Rainier Ave S station.

Where does the Renton to Ballard bus arrive?

Renton to Ballard bus services, operated by King County Metro, arrive at 4th Ave S & S Jackson St station.

Can I drive from Renton to Ballard?

Yes, the driving distance between Renton to Ballard is 18 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Renton to Ballard.

Where can I stay near Ballard?

There are 1348+ hotels available in Ballard.

Renton to Ballard - 5 ways to travel via train, tram, and line 44 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Renton to Ballard by train, tram, bus, taxi, or car

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Train, tram, line 44 bus
best
1. Take the train from Tukwila Sounder Station to King Street Stationtrain
2. Take the tram from Int'l Dist/Chinatown to U Districttram
3. Take the bus from U District Station - Bay 1 to NW Market St & 15th Ave NWbus 44
1h 4m
$9–12
Line 101 bus, line 40 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from SW Sunset Blvd & Rainier Ave S to 4th Ave S & S Jackson Stbus 101 / ...
2. Take the bus from 4th Ave S & S Jackson St to 24th Ave NW & NW 65th Stbus 40
1h 13m
$3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Renton to Ballardtaxi 18 mi
30 min
$60–75
Drive 18 mi
1. Drive from Renton to Ballardcar 18 mi
30 min
$4–5
Line 106 bus, line 40 bus
1. Take the bus from Rainier Ave S & SW Victoria St to 5th Ave S & S Weller Stbus 106
2. Take the bus from 4th Ave S & S Jackson St to 24th Ave NW & NW 65th Stbus 40
1h 40m
$6

Renton to Ballard by train, tram, and bus

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1h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 19.7 mi
Duration: 1h 4m

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

You can take a bus from SW Sunset Blvd & Rainier Ave S to 24th Ave NW & NW 65th St via 4th Ave S & S Jackson St in around 1h 13m.

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