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How to get fromCarlsbad to Balboa Islandby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Carlsbad to Balboa Island by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Irvinetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the taxi from Irvine to Balboa Islandtaxi taxi
    1h 10m
    $49–62

  2. Drive 47.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carlsbad to Balboa Islandcar car 47.5 mi
    1h 1m
    $9–13

  3. Train, line 55 bus

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Santa Anatrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Flower-6Th to Bayside-Ent 919 Newportbus bus 55
    3h 6m
    $14–17

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Carlsbad to Balboa Islandtaxi taxi 47.5 mi
    1h 1m
    $150–180

Carlsbad to Balboa Island by train and bus

Calendar118Weekly Services
Duration3h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 53.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 10m

What companies run services between Carlsbad, CA, USA and Balboa Island, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Carlsbad to Balboa Island. However, you can take the train to Irvine then take the taxi to Balboa Island. Alternatively, you can take a train from Oceanside to Bayside-Ent 919 Newport via Santa Ana, The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 1, and Flower-6Th in around 3h 6m.

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