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How to get fromBalboa Park to Imperial Beachby bus, tram, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Balboa Park to Imperial Beach by bus, tram, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 7 bus, tram, line 933 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Park Bl & Village Pl to Park Bl & Broadwaybus bus 7
    2. Take the tram from City College Station to Palm Avenue Stationtram tram
    3. Take the bus from Palm Av & Hollister St to Palm Av & Emory Stbus bus 933
    1h 10m

  2. Drive 13.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Balboa Park to Imperial Beachcar car 13.8 mi
    16 min
    $3–4

  3. Line 901 bus

    1. Take the bus from Broadway & 8th Av to 9th St & Palm Avbus bus 901
    1h 24m
    $4–10

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Balboa Park to Imperial Beachtaxi taxi 13.8 mi
    16 min
    $65–80

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 14.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 10m

What companies run services between Balboa Park, San Diego County, CA, USA and Imperial Beach, CA, USA?

San Diego Metro Transit operates a bus from Broadway & 8th Av to 9th St & Palm Av every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 46 min.

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