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Trip Overview

The average bus between Costa Mesa and Balboa Island takes 12 min and the fastest bus takes 9 min. There is an hourly bus service from Costa Mesa to Balboa Island. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

12 min
Duration
3 mi
Distance
$2
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Costa Mesa to Balboa Island bus times

Buses run hourly between Costa Mesa and Balboa Island. The earliest departure is at 5:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Costa Mesa is at 11:19 PM which arrives into Balboa Island at 11:30 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 12 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    bus bus 9 min • Direct
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    bus bus 10 min • Direct
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    bus bus 10 min • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    bus bus 10 min • Direct
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    bus bus 11 min • Direct
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    bus bus 11 min • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    bus bus 9 min • Direct
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    bus bus 10 min • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    bus bus 9 min • Direct
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    bus bus 10 min • Direct
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    bus bus 10 min • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    bus bus 9 min • Direct
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    bus bus 10 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Costa Mesa to Balboa Island? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Costa Mesa to Balboa Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2.9 mi
  • Duration: 12 min

What companies run services between Costa Mesa, CA, USA and Balboa Island, CA, USA?

OCTA operates a bus from 17Th-Orange to Bayside-Ent 919 Newport every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 12 min.

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