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Trip Overview

The average bus between Dana Point and Balboa Island takes 53 min and the fastest bus takes 41 min. There is a bus service every few hours from Dana Point 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.

53 min
Duration
15 mi
Distance
$2
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Dana Point to Balboa Island bus times

Buses run hourly between Dana Point and Balboa Island. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Dana Point is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Balboa Island at 9:55 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 53 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    bus bus 41 min • Direct
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    bus bus 51 min • Direct
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    bus bus 52 min • Direct
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    bus bus 52 min • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    bus bus 41 min • Direct
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    bus bus 51 min • Direct
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    bus bus 52 min • Direct
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    bus bus 52 min • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    bus bus 44 min • Direct
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    bus bus 44 min • Direct
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    bus bus 49 min • Direct
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    bus bus 49 min • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    bus bus 41 min • Direct
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    bus bus 51 min • Direct
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    bus bus 52 min • Direct
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    bus bus 52 min • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    bus bus 41 min • Direct
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    bus bus 51 min • Direct
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    bus bus 52 min • Direct
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    bus bus 52 min • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    bus bus 41 min • Direct
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    bus bus 51 min • Direct
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    bus bus 52 min • Direct
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    bus bus 52 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dana Point 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 Dana Point to Balboa Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 14.6 mi
  • Duration: 53 min

What companies run services between Dana Point, CA, USA and Balboa Island, CA, USA?

OCTA operates a bus from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern to Coast-Avocado hourly. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 52 min.

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