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How to get fromDana Point to Balboa Island Ferryby bus, ferry, car, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Dana Point to Balboa Island Ferry by bus, ferry, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 1 bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern to Coast-Promontory Pointbus bus 1
    2. Take the ferry from Balboa Island to Balboa Peninsulaferry ferry
    1h 35m
    $4

  2. Drive  20.9 mi

    1. Drive from Dana Point to Balboa Island Ferrycar car 20.9 mi
    34 min
    $4–6

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Dana Point to Balboa Island Ferrytaxi taxi 20.9 mi
    34 min
    $65–80

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  • Distance: 19.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 35m

What companies run services between Dana Point, CA, USA and Balboa Island Ferry, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Dana Point to Balboa Island Ferry. However, you can take the line 1 bus to Coast-Promontory Point, walk to Balboa Island, take the ferry to Balboa Peninsula, then walk to Balboa Island Ferry. Alternatively, you can drive from Dana Point to Balboa Island Ferry in around 34 min.

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