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How to get fromVashon to Ballardby ferry or bus

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

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  1. Line 975 ferry, bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Vashon Passenger Ferry & Vashon Ferry Dock to Vashon Island Water Taxi & Colman Dockferry ferry 975
    2. Take the bus from Prefontaine Pl S & Yesler Way to 15th Ave NW & NW 60th Stbus bus D Line
    2h 20m
    $13

  2. Ferry, bus, line 40 bus

    1. Take the ferry from Vashon Island to Fauntleroyferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Fauntleroy Way SW & SW Barton St to 3rd Ave & Virginia Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from 3rd Ave & Virginia St to 24th Ave NW & NW 65th Stbus bus 40
    2h 20m
    $15–33

  3. Line 975 ferry, line 40 bus

    1. Take the ferry from Vashon Passenger Ferry & Vashon Ferry Dock to Vashon Island Water Taxi & Colman Dockferry ferry 975
    2. Take the bus from 3rd Ave & James St to 24th Ave NW & NW 65th Stbus bus 40
    2h 27m
    $13

Vashon to Ballard by bus, ferry, and foot

Calendar64Weekly Services
Duration2h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$13Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 21 mi
  • Duration: 2h 20m

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 Prefontaine Pl S & Yesler Way, then take the bus to 15th Ave NW & NW 60th St. 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 20m.

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