What is the cheapest way to get from Balboa Park to Getty Center?

The cheapest way to get from Balboa Park to Getty Center is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Balboa Park to Getty Center?

The fastest way to get from Balboa Park to Getty Center is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs $24 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Balboa Park and Getty Center?

No, there is no direct bus from Balboa Park to Getty Center. However, there are services departing from University Av & Park Bl and arriving at Church / 405 Fwy Off-Ramp via San Diego, LAX Terminal 6 Lower Level, LAX/Metro Transit Center Bay 7 and Westwood / Le Conte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Balboa Park and Getty Center?

No, there is no direct train from Balboa Park to Getty Center. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Van Nuys via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

How far is it from Balboa Park to Getty Center?

The distance between Balboa Park and Getty Center is 149 miles. The road distance is 136.5 miles.

How do I travel from Balboa Park to Getty Center without a car?

The best way to get from Balboa Park to Getty Center without a car is to line 10 bus and bus and line 6 bus which takes 6h 45m and costs $55 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Balboa Park to Getty Center?

It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Balboa Park to Getty Center, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balboa Park to Getty Center bus from?

Balboa Park to Getty Center bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from University Av & Park Bl station.

Where do I catch the Balboa Park to Getty Center train from?

Balboa Park to Getty Center train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.

Train or bus from Balboa Park to Getty Center?

The best way to get from Balboa Park to Getty Center is to line 10 bus and bus and line 6 bus which takes 6h 45m and costs $55 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $110 and takes 6h 50m.

Where does the Balboa Park to Getty Center bus arrive?

Balboa Park to Getty Center bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Old Town Transit Center station.

Where does the Balboa Park to Getty Center train arrive?

Balboa Park to Getty Center train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Van Nuys station.

Can I drive from Balboa Park to Getty Center?

Yes, the driving distance between Balboa Park to Getty Center is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Balboa Park to Getty Center.

Where can I stay near Getty Center?

There are 3155+ hotels available in Getty Center.

Balboa Park to Getty Center - 5 ways to travel via train, line 10 bus, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Balboa Park to Getty Center by bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, tram, or bus (Amtrak)

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Line 10 bus, bus, line 6 bus
best
1. Take the bus from University Av & Park Bl to Old Town Transit Centerbus 10
2. Take the bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 7 Shared Rides Stopbus
3. Take the bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center Bay 7 to Westwood Blvd/Weyburn Avebus 6
6h 45m
$60–120
Drive 135.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Balboa Park to Getty Centercar 135.7 mi
2h 23m
$25–36
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Diego to Van Nuystrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 50m
$48–107
Train, tram
1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Expo / Bundy Stationtram Metro E Line
7h 31m
$46–88
Bus
1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angelesbus
2. Take the bus from Alameda St & Los Angeles St to Flower St & 5th Stbus B
3. Take the bus from 5th / Flower to Westwood / Wilshirebus 20
7h 59m
$46–80

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Distance: 148.4 mi
Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between Balboa Park, San Diego County, CA, USA and Getty Center, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Balboa Park to Getty Center via University Av & Park Bl, Old Town Transit Center, San Diego, LAX Terminal 7 Shared Rides Stop, LAX Terminal 6 Lower Level, Metro Transit Center Bay 2, LAX/Metro Transit Center Bay 7, Westwood Blvd/Weyburn Ave, Westwood / Le Conte, and Church / 405 Fwy Off-Ramp in around 6h 45m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Van Nuys 5 times a day. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 3h 42m.

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