There are 5 ways to get from Balboa Park to Newport Beach by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus (Amtrak), train, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Diego to Santa Anatrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 43m$75–116Drive 83 mi
cheapest- Drive from Balboa Park to Newport Beachcar 83 mi
1h 41m$16–22Bus, line 55 bus via Old Town Station
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
- Take the bus from Flower-6Th to 17Th-Pomonabus 55
5h 4m$20–34Bus, line 55 bus
- Take the bus from San Diego to Santa Anabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Flower-6Th to 17Th-Placentiabus 55
5h 14m$36–54Train, line 47 bus
- Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 6 to Balboa-35Thbus 47
5h 35m$34–77
Balboa Park to Newport Beach by foot, bus, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Balboa Park to Newport Beach is to drive which costs $15 - $22 and takes 1h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Balboa Park to Newport Beach is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs $15 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Balboa Park to Newport Beach. However, there are services departing from Park Bl & Village Pl and arriving at 17Th-Pomona via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 1 and Flower-6Th. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Balboa Park station to Newport Beach. However, there are services departing from City College Station and arriving at Santa Ana via San Diego. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
The distance between Balboa Park and Newport Beach is 106 miles. The road distance is 83.5 miles.
The best way to get from Balboa Park to Newport Beach without a car is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs $70 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Balboa Park to Newport Beach, including transfers.
Balboa Park to Newport Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
Balboa Park to Newport Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from Balboa Park to Newport Beach is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs $70 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus and line 55 bus via Old Town Station, which costs $19 - $35 and takes 5h 4m.
What companies run services between Balboa Park, San Diego County, CA, USA and Newport Beach, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Santa Ana hourly. Tickets cost $29–65 and the journey takes 2h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Balboa Park to 17Th-Pomona via Park Bl & Village Pl, Park Bl & Broadway, City College Station, Old Town Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 1, and Flower-6Th in around 5h 4m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $29–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Santa Ana Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–25
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Flower-6Th to 17Th-Pomona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
Bus from Flower-6Th to 17Th-Placentia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
Bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 6 to Balboa-35Th
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from San Diego to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Balboa Park to Newport Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Santa Ana Bus Stop station.
Balboa Park to Newport Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Ana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balboa Park to Newport Beach is 83 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Balboa Park to Newport Beach.
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