There are 6 ways to get from Anaheim to Lake Balboa by train, subway, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, taxi, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, subway, bus
best- Take the train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to North Hollywood Stationsubway
- Take the bus from North Hollywood Station to Balboa Stationbus
1h 52m$11–14Bus via Disneyland Employee's Entrance
cheapest- Take the bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to 6th / Broadwaybus 460
3h 13m$5–6Bus
- Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Los Angelesbus
- Take the bus from North Hollywood Station to Balboa Stationbus
2h 38m$8–14Drive 45.7 mi
- Drive from Anaheim to Lake Balboacar 45.7 mi
52 min$8–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Anaheim to Lake Balboataxi 45.7 mi
52 min$160–200Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Van Nuystrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 20m$25–39
Anaheim to Lake Balboa by train, subway, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Anaheim to Lake Balboa is to bus via Disneyland Employee's Entrance which costs $4 - $6 and takes 3h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Anaheim to Lake Balboa is to drive which takes 52 min and costs $7 - $12.
No, there is no direct bus from Anaheim to Lake Balboa station. However, there are services departing from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center and arriving at Balboa Station via Los Angeles Union Station and North Hollywood Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Anaheim station to Lake Balboa. However, there are services departing from Fullerton Amtrak Station and arriving at Van Nuys via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
The distance between Anaheim and Lake Balboa is 47 miles. The road distance is 45.9 miles.
The best way to get from Anaheim to Lake Balboa without a car is to train and subway and bus which takes 1h 52m and costs $10 - $15.
It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from Anaheim to Lake Balboa, including transfers.
Anaheim to Lake Balboa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center station.
Anaheim to Lake Balboa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fullerton Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Anaheim to Lake Balboa is to bus which takes 2h 38m and costs $7 - $14. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 20m.
What companies run services between Anaheim, CA, USA and Lake Balboa, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Balboa Station via Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, and North Hollywood Station in around 2h 38m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Van Nuys 5 times a day. Tickets cost $24–40 and the journey takes 1h 22m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to North Hollywood Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Van Nuys
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from North Hollywood Station to Balboa Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from North Hollywood Station to Balboa Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to 6th / Broadway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- $160–200
Affordable Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 714-235-3035
California Yellow Cab
- Phone
- (714) 444-4444
OCTAP
- Website
- octap.net
Yellow Cab Anaheim
- Phone
- +1 714-905-5453
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Anaheim to Lake Balboa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Anaheim to Lake Balboa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Van Nuys station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anaheim to Lake Balboa is 46 miles. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Anaheim to Lake Balboa.
There are 454+ hotels available in Lake Balboa.














