There are 5 ways to get from Vancouver to Ballard by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, tram, plane, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Vancouver Station to Seattletrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
3h 53m$57–114Drive 170.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Vancouver to Ballardcar 170.3 mi
3h 5m$32–45Bus
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2110 / ...
5h 59m$34–58Tram, fly to King County International Airport, line 40 bus
- Take the tram from Expo Center station to Interstate/Rose Quarter stationtram
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to King County International Airport (BFI)plane PDX - BFI
- Take the bus from 4th Ave S & S Jackson St to 24th Ave NW & NW 65th Stbus
4h 15m$762–1,612Tram, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, line 40 bus
- Take the tram from Expo Center station to Interstate/Rose Quarter stationtram
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane PDX - SEA
- Take the tram from SeaTac/Airport to Symphonytram
- Take the bus from 3rd Ave & Union St to 24th Ave NW & NW 65th Stbus
4h 38m$145–335
Portland International Airport (PDX) to King County International Airport (BFI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vancouver to Ballard is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Vancouver to Ballard is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Vancouver to Ballard. However, there are services departing from E 15th St & Broadway and arriving at 24th Ave NW & NW 65th St via Portland Curbside Bus Stop, 6th Ave S & S Royal Brougham Way and 3rd Ave & Pine St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Vancouver station to Ballard. However, there are services departing from Vancouver Station and arriving at Seattle via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
The distance between Vancouver and Ballard is 177 miles. The road distance is 171.3 miles.
The best way to get from Vancouver to Ballard without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs $55 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Vancouver to Ballard, including transfers.
Vancouver to Ballard bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Vancouver to Ballard train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Vancouver Station.
The best way to get from Vancouver to Ballard is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs $55 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 5h 59m.
What companies run services between Vancouver, WA, USA and Ballard, WA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Vancouver Station to Seattle every 4 hours. Tickets cost $50–120 and the journey takes 3h 7m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $27–50 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Greyhound USA also services this route 4 times a day.
Flights from Portland International Airport to King County International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $750–1,600
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–320
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Vancouver Station to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 503-238-7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- trimet.org
Tram from Expo Center station to Interstate/Rose Quarter station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://trimet.org/home/
- Adult
- $3
Tram from Expo Center station to Interstate/Rose Quarter station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://trimet.org/home/
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Tram from SeaTac/Airport to Symphony
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 206-553-3000
- Website
- kingcounty.gov
Bus from 4th Ave S & S Jackson St to 24th Ave NW & NW 65th St
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/metro
- Adult
- $3
Bus from 3rd Ave & Union St to 24th Ave NW & NW 65th St
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/metro
- Adult
- $3
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More Questions & Answers
Vancouver to Ballard bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Seattle Bus Station.
Vancouver to Ballard train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Seattle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vancouver to Ballard is 171 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Vancouver to Ballard.
There are 1372+ hotels available in Ballard.