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Palm Springs to Balboa Island buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Palm Springs and Balboa Island takes 6h 17m and the fastest bus takes 4h 24m. The bus service runs several times per day from Palm Springs 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.

6h 17m
Duration
113 mi
Distance
Twice daily
Frequency

Palm Springs to Balboa Island bus times

Buses run twice daily between Palm Springs and Balboa Island. The earliest departure is at 7:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Palm Springs is at 2:20 PM which arrives into Balboa Island at 7:17 PM. All services require a transfer at Fullerton Amtrak Station and take an average of 6h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    AmtrakOCTAOCTA4h 30m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakOCTAOCTA4h 57m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakOCTAOCTA15h 31m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    AmtrakOCTAOCTA4h 24m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakOCTAOCTA4h 57m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    AmtrakOCTAOCTA4h 24m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakOCTAOCTA4h 57m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    AmtrakOCTAOCTA4h 24m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakOCTAOCTA4h 57m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    AmtrakOCTAOCTA4h 24m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakOCTAOCTA4h 57m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    AmtrakOCTAOCTA4h 24m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakOCTAOCTA4h 57m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 112.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 17m

What companies run services between Palm Springs, CA, USA and Balboa Island, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station twice daily, and the journey takes 2h 15m.

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