How to get from Seattle Airport SEA to Ballard Locks by bus and light rail?

From Seattle Airport SEA to Ballard Locks by bus and light rail

To get from Seattle Airport SEA to Ballard Locks in Seattle, take the 1 LINE light rail from Seatac/Airport Station station to U District Station station. Next, take the 44 bus from U District Station - Bay 1 station to NW Market St & 30th Ave NW station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min. The ride fare is $5.75. The bus and light rail schedule from Seattle Airport SEA may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Ballard Locks on the Moovit app.

95min$5.75
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - 1 LINE
1 LINE
Bus - 4444
Walk to Ballard Locks
Leaves from Seatac/Airport Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Seatac/Airport Station
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 1 LINE1 LINE
    Wait for light rail
    1 LINE
    Lynnwood City Center
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    U District Station
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    U District Station - Bay 1
    ID 9587
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4444
    Wait for bus
    44
    Ballard Wallingford
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    NW Market St & 30th Ave NW
    ID 18785
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to Ballard Locks
    Walk to
    Ballard Locks
    490 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Seattle Airport SEA to Ballard Locks

The distance between Seattle Airport SEA, Seattle and Ballard Locks, Seattle is approximately 24.3 mi, which can typically be travelled in 95 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Seattle Airport SEA 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 Seattle Airport SEA to Ballard Locks

To check the bus and light rail schedule from Seattle Airport SEA to Ballard Locks using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Seattle Airport SEA) 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 Seattle Airport SEA to Ballard Locks?

    The fastest way takes 95 minutes, using Light Rail line 1 LINE, Bus line 44.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Seattle Airport SEA and Ballard Locks?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 35 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Seattle Airport SEA to Ballard Locks?

    The 1 LINE light rail line goes from Seatac/Airport Station near Seattle Airport SEA in Seatac to U District Station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till U District Station near Ballard Locks in Seattle.

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

    The total travel time between Seattle Airport SEA in Seatac and Ballard Locks in Seattle by light rail and bus is about 1 hr 35 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Seattle Airport SEA to get to Ballard Locks?

    Get on the 1 LINE light rail from the Seatac/Airport Station near Seattle Airport SEA in Seatac.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Seattle Airport SEA and Ballard Locks?

    Get off the light rail at the U District Station, which is closest to Ballard Locks in Seattle.

  • How much is the light rail fare from Seattle Airport SEA to Ballard Locks?

    The ride from Seattle Airport SEA to Ballard Locks costs $5.75.

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