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How to get fromSpace Needle to Ballardby bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 6 ways to get from Space Needle to Ballard by bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Bus via Mercer St & Queen Anne Ave N

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    1. Take the bus from Mercer St & Queen Anne Ave N to 15th Ave NW & NW 65th Stbus bus D Line
    24 min
    $3

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Space Needle to Ballardtaxi taxi 5.2 mi
    13 min
    $20–24

  3. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Space Needle to Ballardwalk walk 5 mi
    1h 37m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 3rd Ave & Vine St to 15th Ave NW & NW 65th Stbus bus D Line
    28 min
    $3

  5. Line 40 bus

    1. Take the bus from Westlake Ave N & Harrison St to 24th Ave NW & NW 65th Stbus bus 40
    36 min
    $3

  6. Line 40 bus via Blanchard St & 6th Ave

    1. Take the bus from Blanchard St & 6th Ave to 24th Ave NW & NW 65th Stbus bus 40
    39 min
    $3

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  • Distance: 4.7 mi
  • Duration: 24 min

What companies run services between Space Needle, WA, USA and Ballard, WA, USA?

King County Metro operates a bus from Mercer St & Queen Anne Ave N to 15th Ave NW & NW 65th St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 16 min.

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