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Trip Overview

The average bus between Imperial Beach and Balboa Park takes 1h 23m and the fastest bus takes 1h 6m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Imperial Beach to Balboa Park. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 23m
Duration
18 mi
Distance
$10
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Imperial Beach to Balboa Park bus times

Buses run every 30 minutes between Imperial Beach and Balboa Park. The earliest departure is at 4:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Imperial Beach is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Balboa Park at 12:48 AM. All services require a transfer at 1st Av & Broadway and take an average of 1h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit1h 12m • 1 change
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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit1h 12m • 1 change
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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit1h 9m • 1 change
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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit1h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit1h 17m • 1 change
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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit1h 26m • 1 change
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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit1h 18m • 1 change
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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit1h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit1h 17m • 1 change
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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit1h 26m • 1 change
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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit1h 18m • 1 change
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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit1h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit1h 6m • 1 change
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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit1h 14m • 1 change
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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit1h 13m • 1 change
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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit1h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit1h 6m • 1 change
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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit1h 29m • 1 change
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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit1h 12m • 1 change
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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit1h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit1h 17m • 1 change
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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit1h 26m • 1 change
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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit1h 18m • 1 change
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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit1h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit1h 17m • 1 change
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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit1h 26m • 1 change
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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit1h 18m • 1 change
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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit1h 23m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Imperial Beach to Balboa Park? 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 Imperial Beach to Balboa Park.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 18.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 23m

What companies run services between Imperial Beach, CA, USA and Balboa Park, San Diego County, CA, USA?

San Diego Metro Transit operates a bus from Palm Av & 9th St to 1st Av & Broadway every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 59 min.

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