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Irvine Spectrum to Balboa Island buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Irvine Spectrum and Balboa Island takes 1h 49m and the fastest bus takes 1h 28m. The bus service runs several times per day from Irvine Spectrum 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.

1h 49m
Duration
18 mi
Distance
$16
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Line 86 bus, line 57 bus

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  1. Take the bus from Alton-Irvine Center to Sunflower-Bristolbus bus 86
  2. Take the bus from Bristol-Sunflower to Newport Center West-Santa Barbarabus bus 57
1h 29m
$14–16

Irvine Spectrum to Balboa Island bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Irvine Spectrum and Balboa Island. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Irvine Spectrum is at 8:28 PM which arrives into Balboa Island at 10:06 PM. All services require a transfer at Sunflower-Bristol and take an average of 1h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Irvine Spectrum to Balboa Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 18.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 49m

What companies run services between Irvine Spectrum, CA, USA and Balboa Island, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Alton-Irvine Center to Balboa Island via Sunflower-Bristol, Bristol-Sunflower, and Newport Center West-Santa Barbara in around 1h 29m.

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