How to get from Ballard Locks to Seattle by bus?

Ballard Locks to Seattle - Bus Schedule

The 17 bus from Ballard Locks to Seattle runs from 6:28 AM to 8:29 AM, with departures every 40 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 9 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Ballard Locks to Seattle by bus

To get from Ballard Locks to Seattle in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, take the 17 bus from NW Market St & 28th Ave NW station to 3rd Ave & Virginia St station. Next, take the C LINE bus from 3rd Ave & Virginia St station to Fauntleroy Way SW & SW Barton St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $2.75. The bus schedule from Ballard Locks may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Seattle on the Moovit app.

69min$2.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1717
Bus - C LINE
Walk to Seattle
Leaves from NW Market St & 28th Ave NW

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    NW Market St & 28th Ave NW
    ID 18100
    620 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Downtown Seattle
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    3rd Ave & Virginia St
    ID 420
    21 min
  • 4
    Bus - C LINE
    Wait for bus
    C LINE
    West Seattle Alaska Junction
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fauntleroy Way SW & SW Barton St
    ID 20250
    34 min
  • 6
    Walk to Seattle
    Walk to
    Seattle
    20 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Ballard Locks to Seattle

The distance between Ballard Locks, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Seattle, Seattle - Tacoma, WA is approximately 14.46 mi, which can typically be travelled in 69 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ballard Locks to Seattle by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Seattle - Tacoma, WA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Ballard Locks to Seattle

To check the bus schedule from Ballard Locks to Seattle using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Ballard Locks) and destination (Seattle), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, 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 schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 69 minutes, using Bus line 17, Bus line C LINE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 9 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Ballard Locks to Seattle?

    The 17 bus line goes from NW Market St & 28th Ave NW station near Ballard Locks in Seattle to 3rd Ave & Virginia St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till 3rd Ave & Virginia St station near Seattle in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Ballard Locks to Seattle by bus?

    The total travel time between Ballard Locks in Seattle and Seattle in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by bus is about 1 hr 9 min.

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

    Get on the 17 bus from the NW Market St & 28th Ave NW stop near Ballard Locks in Seattle.

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

    Get off the bus at the 3rd Ave & Virginia St stop, which is closest to Seattle in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • How much is the bus fare from Ballard Locks to Seattle?

    The ride from Ballard Locks to Seattle costs $2.75.

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