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How to get fromUniversity District to Ballardby bus, taxi, foot, or tram

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There are 4 ways to get from University District to Ballard by bus, taxi, foot, or tram

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  1. Line 44 bus

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    1. Take the bus from NE 45th St & 9th Ave NE to NW Market St & Ballard Ave NWbus bus 44
    23 min
    $3

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from University District to Ballardtaxi taxi 4.2 mi
    11 min
    $16–20

  3. Walk

    1. Take the foot from University District to Ballardwalk walk 4.2 mi
    1h 21m

  4. Tram, line 40 bus

    1. Take the tram from U District to Northgatetram tram 1 Line / ...
    2. Take the bus from Northgate Station - Bay 4 to 24th Ave NW & NW 65th Stbus bus 40
    42 min
    $6

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  • Distance: 3.5 mi
  • Duration: 23 min

What companies run services between University District, WA, USA and Ballard, WA, USA?

King County Metro operates a bus from NE 45th St & 9th Ave NE to NW Market St & Ballard Ave NW every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 23 min.

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