There are 4 ways to get from Corona to Balboa Park by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Corona - North Main to Irvinetrain IE-OC Line
- Take the train from Irvine to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 11m$55–86Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Corona - North Main to Oceansidetrain IE-OC Line
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to UTC Transit Centerbus 101
5h 17m$17–40Bus
- Take the bus from Corona Transit Center to Promenade Mallbus 206
- Take the bus from Temecula to Escondidobus
- Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Broadway & Park Blbus 235 / ...
5h 44m$28–51Drive 95.1 mi
- Drive from Corona to Balboa Parkcar 95.1 mi
1h 37m$18–26
Corona to Balboa Park by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Corona to Balboa Park is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Corona to Balboa Park is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Corona to Balboa Park. However, there are services departing from Corona Transit Center and arriving at Park Bl & Village Pl via Promenade Mall, Temecula, Escondido Transit Center and 11th Av & C St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Corona to Balboa Park. However, there are services departing from Corona - North Main and arriving at San Diego via Irvine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
The distance between Corona and Balboa Park is 121 miles. The road distance is 95.7 miles.
The best way to get from Corona to Balboa Park without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs $55 - $90.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Corona to Balboa Park, including transfers.
Corona to Balboa Park bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, depart from Corona Transit Center station.
Corona to Balboa Park train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Corona - North Main station.
The best way to get from Corona to Balboa Park is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs $55 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $28 - $55 and takes 5h 44m.
What companies run services between Corona, CA, USA and Balboa Park, San Diego County, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Corona - North Main to Balboa Park via Irvine, San Diego, Santa Fe Depot, and Park Bl & Zoo Pl in around 4h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Corona Transit Center to Balboa Park via Promenade Mall, Moreno + Front, Temecula, Escondido, Escondido Transit Center, Broadway & Park Bl, 11th Av & C St, and Park Bl & Village Pl in around 5h 44m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Corona - North Main to Irvine
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Corona - North Main to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Irvine to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
Bus from Corona Transit Center to Promenade Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–3
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–3
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–4
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from Temecula to Escondido
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $23–35
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Bus from Escondido Transit Center to Broadway & Park Bl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to UTC Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–5
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Booking & Getting There
Corona to Balboa Park bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, arrive at Promenade Mall station.
Corona to Balboa Park train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Irvine station.
Yes, the driving distance between Corona to Balboa Park is 96 miles. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Corona to Balboa Park.
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