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How to get fromBalboa Park to Laguna Beachby train (Amtrak), train, bus, bus (Amtrak), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Balboa Park to Laguna Beach by train (Amtrak), train, bus, bus (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Diego to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    3h 17m
    $53–91

  2. Drive 71.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Balboa Park to Laguna Beachcar car 71.9 mi
    1h 23m
    $14–19

  3. Train, line 91 bus

    1. Take the train from San Diego to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Camino Capistrano-Old Mission to Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 7bus bus 91
    4h 49m
    $28–59

  4. Line 215 bus, bus, line 50 bus, line 83 bus, line 89 bus

    1. Take the bus from Park Bl & Zoo Pl to India St & C Stbus bus 215
    2. Take the bus from San Diego to Anaheimbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Artic - Dock 5 to Katella-Harborbus bus 50 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Katella-Harbor to Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 6bus bus 83
    5. Take the bus from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 3 to Laguna Beach Layoverbus bus 89
    6h 3m
    $38–61

Balboa Park to Laguna Beach by foot, bus, and train

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration4h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 82.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 17m

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

Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $22–50 and the journey takes 1h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Balboa Park to Laguna Beach Layover via Park Bl & Zoo Pl, India St & C St, San Diego, Anaheim, Artic - Dock 5, Katella-Harbor, Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 6, and Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 3 in around 6h 3m.

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