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Trip Overview

The average bus between Manhattan Beach and Balboa Island takes 3h 43m and the fastest bus takes 2h 51m. There is a bus service every few hours from Manhattan Beach 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.

3h 43m
Duration
49 mi
Distance
$6
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Manhattan Beach to Balboa Island bus times

Buses run hourly between Manhattan Beach and Balboa Island. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Manhattan Beach is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Balboa Island at 5:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Long Beach / 6th and take an average of 3h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Metro Los AngelesLong Beach TransitOCTA3h 1m • 2 changes
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    Metro Los AngelesLong Beach TransitOCTA2h 59m • 2 changes
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    Metro Los AngelesLong Beach TransitOCTA3h 12m • 2 changes
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    Metro Los AngelesLong Beach TransitOCTA2h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Metro Los AngelesLong Beach TransitOCTA6h 43m • 2 changes
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    Metro Los AngelesLong Beach TransitOCTA3h 18m • 2 changes
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    Metro Los AngelesLong Beach TransitOCTA3h 1m • 2 changes
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    Metro Los AngelesLong Beach TransitOCTA2h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Metro Los AngelesLong Beach TransitOCTA7h 6m • 2 changes
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    Metro Los AngelesLong Beach TransitOCTA2h 51m • 2 changes
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    Metro Los AngelesLong Beach TransitOCTA3h 3m • 2 changes
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    Metro Los AngelesLong Beach TransitOCTA3h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Metro Los AngelesLong Beach TransitOCTA6h 42m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Metro Los AngelesLong Beach TransitOCTA6h 43m • 2 changes
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    Metro Los AngelesLong Beach TransitOCTA3h 18m • 2 changes
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    Metro Los AngelesLong Beach TransitOCTA3h 1m • 2 changes
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    Metro Los AngelesLong Beach TransitOCTA2h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Metro Los AngelesLong Beach TransitOCTA6h 43m • 2 changes
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    Metro Los AngelesLong Beach TransitOCTA3h 18m • 2 changes
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    Metro Los AngelesLong Beach TransitOCTA3h 1m • 2 changes
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    Metro Los AngelesLong Beach TransitOCTA2h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Metro Los AngelesLong Beach TransitOCTA6h 43m • 2 changes
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    Metro Los AngelesLong Beach TransitOCTA3h 18m • 2 changes
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    Metro Los AngelesLong Beach TransitOCTA3h 1m • 2 changes
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    Metro Los AngelesLong Beach TransitOCTA2h 59m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manhattan Beach 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 Manhattan Beach to Balboa Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 49.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 43m

What companies run services between Manhattan Beach, CA, USA and Balboa Island, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Sepulveda / 8th to Coast-Jamboree via Long Beach / 6th, Long Beach Blvd & 5th NE, 7th & Channel SE, and 7Th-Channel in around 3h 46m.

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