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How to get fromWhidbey Island to Ballard Locksby ferry, bus, or car

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

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  1. Ferry, line 117 bus, line 44 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 U District Station - Bay 1 to NW Market St & 30th Ave NWbus bus 44
    2h 23m
    $14–33
  2. Drive 88.6 mi

    1. Drive from Oak Harbor to Ballard Lockscar car 88.6 mi
    1h 55m
    $17–24

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

There is no direct connection from Whidbey Island to Ballard Locks. 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 U District, walk to U District Station - Bay 1, take the line 44 bus to NW Market St & 30th Ave NW, then walk to Ballard Locks. Alternatively, you can drive from Oak Harbor to Ballard Locks in around 1h 55m.

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