How to get from Bellevue to Ballard Locks by bus and light rail?

Bellevue to Ballard Locks - Bus Schedule

The 218 bus from Bellevue to Ballard Locks runs from 5:43 AM to 9:11 AM, with departures every 20-35 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 14 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Bellevue to Ballard Locks by bus and light rail

To get from Bellevue to Ballard Locks in Seattle, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 218 bus from I-90 Expressway Ramp & 142nd Pl SE - Bay 3 station to N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 1 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 2 LINE light rail and finally take the 33 bus from 3rd Ave & Pine St station to W Government Way & 31st Ave W station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $5.75. The bus and light rail schedule from Bellevue may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Ballard Locks on the Moovit app.

74min$5.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 218218
Light Rail - 2 LINE
2 LINE
Bus - 3333
Walk to Ballard Locks
Leaves from I-90 Expressway Ramp & 142nd Pl SE - Bay 3

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    I-90 Expressway Ramp & 142nd Pl SE - Bay 3
    ID 67019
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 218218
    Wait for bus
    218
    Mercer Island Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 1
    ID 64140
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Mercer Island
    190 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 2 LINE2 LINE
    Wait for light rail
    2 LINE
    Lynnwood City Center
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Westlake Station
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    3rd Ave & Pine St
    ID 590
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3333
    Wait for bus
    33
    E Magnolia
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    W Government Way & 31st Ave W
    ID 31530
    24 min
  • 10
    Walk to Ballard Locks
    Walk to
    Ballard Locks
    820 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Bellevue to Ballard Locks

The distance between Bellevue, Seattle and Ballard Locks, Seattle is approximately 16.67 mi, which can typically be travelled in 74 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bellevue to Ballard Locks by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Seattle – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Light Rail schedule from Bellevue to Ballard Locks

To check the bus and light rail schedule from Bellevue to Ballard Locks using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Bellevue) and destination (Ballard Locks), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and light rail routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and light rail, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and light rail schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Bellevue to Ballard Locks?

    The fastest way takes 74 minutes, using Bus line 218, Light Rail line 2 LINE, Bus line 33.

  • Is there a direct bus between Bellevue and Ballard Locks?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 14 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Bellevue to Ballard Locks?

    The 218 bus line goes from I-90 Expressway Ramp & 142nd Pl SE - Bay 3 station near Bellevue in Seattle - Tacoma, WA to N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 1 station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 1 station near Ballard Locks in Seattle.

  • How long does it take to travel from Bellevue to Ballard Locks by bus and light rail?

    The total travel time between Bellevue in Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Ballard Locks in Seattle by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 14 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Bellevue to get to Ballard Locks?

    Get on the 218 bus from the I-90 Expressway Ramp & 142nd Pl SE - Bay 3 stop near Bellevue in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Bellevue and Ballard Locks?

    Get off the bus at the N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 1 stop, which is closest to Ballard Locks in Seattle.

  • How much is the total bus and light rail fare from Bellevue to Ballard Locks?

    The ride from Bellevue to Ballard Locks costs $5.75.

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