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How to get fromWhidbey Island to Ballardby ferry, bus, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Whidbey Island to Ballard by ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Ferry, line 117 bus, line 40 bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Clinton to Mukilteoferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Mukilteo Ferry Terminal Bay 1 to Lynnwood City Center Stationbus bus 117
    3. Take the bus from Northgate Station - Bay 4 to 24th Ave NW & NW 65th Stbus bus 40
    2h 13m
    $14–33

  2. Drive 86.1 mi

    1. Drive from Oak Harbor to Ballardcar car 86.1 mi
    1h 49m
    $16–23

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  • Distance: 28.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 13m

What companies run services between Whidbey Island, WA, USA and Ballard, WA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Whidbey Island to Ballard. However, you can take the ferry to Mukilteo, walk to Mukilteo Ferry Terminal Bay 1, take the line 117 bus to Lynnwood City Center Station, walk to Lynnwood City Center, take the vehicle to Northgate, walk to Northgate Station - Bay 4, then take the line 40 bus to 24th Ave NW & NW 65th St. Alternatively, you can drive from Oak Harbor to Ballard in around 1h 49m.

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