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

The cheapest way to get from Vashon to Ballard is to line 975 ferry and line 40 bus which costs $13 and takes 2h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vashon to Ballard is to line 118 bus and line 975 ferry and tram and line 44 bus which takes 2h 23m and costs $16.

How far is it from Vashon to Ballard?

The distance between Vashon and Ballard is 23 miles.

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

The best way to get from Vashon to Ballard without a car is to line 118 bus and line 975 ferry and tram and line 44 bus which takes 2h 23m and costs $16.

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

It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Vashon to Ballard, including transfers.

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Vashon to Ballard - 3 ways to travel via line 118 bus, line 975 ferry, and tram

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There are 3 ways to get from Vashon to Ballard by bus, ferry, or tram

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Line 118 bus, line 975 ferry, tram, line 44 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Vashon Hwy SW & SW Bank Rd to Vashon Ferry Dock & 103rd Ave SWbus 118 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Vashon Passenger Ferry & Vashon Ferry Dock to Vashon Island Water Taxi & Colman Dockferry 975
3. Take the tram from Pioneer Square to U Districttram
4. Take the bus from U District Station - Bay 1 to NW Market St & 15th Ave NWbus 44
2h 23m
$16
Line 975 ferry, line 40 bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Vashon Passenger Ferry & Vashon Ferry Dock to Vashon Island Water Taxi & Colman Dockferry 975
2. Take the bus from 3rd Ave & James St to 24th Ave NW & NW 65th Stbus 40
2h 27m
$13
Ferry, bus, line 40 bus
1. Take the ferry from Vashon Island to Fauntleroyferry
2. Take the bus from Fauntleroy Way SW & SW Barton St to 3rd Ave & Virginia Stbus
3. Take the bus from 3rd Ave & Virginia St to 24th Ave NW & NW 65th Stbus 40
2h 24m
$15–33

Vashon to Ballard by bus, ferry, foot, and tram

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2h 23mAverage Duration

$16Cheapest Price

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Distance: 23.2 mi
Duration: 2h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from Vashon to Ballard. However, you can take the line 118 bus to Vashon Ferry Dock & 103rd Ave SW, walk to Vashon Passenger Ferry & Vashon Ferry Dock, take the line 975 ferry to Vashon Island Water Taxi & Colman Dock, walk to Pioneer Square, 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 Vashon Hwy SW & SW Bank Rd to 24th Ave NW & NW 65th St via Vashon Ferry Dock & 103rd Ave SW, Vashon Island, Fauntleroy, Fauntleroy Way SW & SW Barton St, and 3rd Ave & Virginia St in around 2h 24m.

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