What is the cheapest way to get from Balboa Park to Del Mar?

The cheapest way to get from Balboa Park to Del Mar is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 24 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Balboa Park to Del Mar?

The fastest way to get from Balboa Park to Del Mar is to drive which takes 24 min and costs $3 - $6.

Is there a direct bus between Balboa Park and Del Mar?

No, there is no direct bus from Balboa Park to Del Mar. However, there are services departing from Park Bl & Village Pl and arriving at Camino Del Mar & 15th St via 11th Av & C St, Fashion Valley Transit Center and Gilman Dr & Myers Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.

How far is it from Balboa Park to Del Mar?

The distance between Balboa Park and Del Mar is 27 miles. The road distance is 19.7 miles.

How do I travel from Balboa Park to Del Mar without a car?

The best way to get from Balboa Park to Del Mar without a car is to tram and line 101 bus which takes 2h 13m and costs $6 - $25.

How long does it take to get from Balboa Park to Del Mar?

It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Balboa Park to Del Mar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balboa Park to Del Mar bus from?

Balboa Park to Del Mar bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from Fashion Valley Transit Center station.

Where does the Balboa Park to Del Mar bus arrive?

Balboa Park to Del Mar bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Gilman Dr & Villa La Jolla Dr station.

Can I drive from Balboa Park to Del Mar?

Yes, the driving distance between Balboa Park to Del Mar is 20 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Balboa Park to Del Mar.

Where can I stay near Del Mar?

There are 518+ hotels available in Del Mar.

Balboa Park to Del Mar - 5 ways to travel via train, tram, and line 101 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Balboa Park to Del Mar by tram, bus, train, car, or taxi

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Tram, line 101 bus
best
1. Take the tram from City College Station to UTC Stationtram Blue
2. Take the bus from UTC Transit Center to Camino Del Mar & 15th Stbus 101
2h 13m
$6–25
Drive 19.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Balboa Park to Del Marcar 19.5 mi
24 min
$4–6
Line 215 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Park Bl & Inspiration Point Way to India St & C Stbus 215
2. Take the train from San Diego to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 26m
$12–27
Line 41 bus, line 101 bus
1. Take the bus from Fashion Valley Transit Center to Gilman Dr & Villa La Jolla Drbus 41
2. Take the bus from Gilman Dr & Myers Dr to Camino Del Mar & 15th Stbus 101
2h 38m
$8–20
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Balboa Park to Del Martaxi 19.5 mi
24 min
$90–110

Balboa Park to Del Mar by foot, bus, and tram

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2h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 26.7 mi
Duration: 2h 13m

What companies run services between Balboa Park, San Diego County, CA, USA and Del Mar, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Balboa Park to Camino Del Mar & 15th St via Park Bl & Village Pl, Park Bl & Broadway, 11th Av & C St, Fashion Valley Transit Center, Gilman Dr & Villa La Jolla Dr, and Gilman Dr & Myers Dr in around 2h 38m.

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