What is the cheapest way to get from Del Mar to Balboa Island (Station)?

The cheapest way to get from Del Mar to Balboa Island (Station) is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Del Mar to Balboa Island (Station)?

The fastest way to get from Del Mar to Balboa Island (Station) is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs $11 - $17.

Is there a direct bus between Del Mar and Balboa Island (Station)?

No, there is no direct bus from Del Mar to Balboa Island (Station). However, there are services departing from Camino Del Mar & 15th St and arriving at Bayside-East Promontory Point via Solana Beach Amtrak Station, The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 1 and Flower-6Th. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Del Mar and Balboa Island (Station)?

No, there is no direct train from Del Mar station to Balboa Island (Station). However, there are services departing from Solana Beach Amtrak Station and arriving at Irvine via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.

How far is it from Del Mar to Balboa Island (Station)?

The distance between Del Mar and Balboa Island (Station) is 72 miles. The road distance is 63.7 miles.

How do I travel from Del Mar to Balboa Island (Station) without a car?

The best way to get from Del Mar to Balboa Island (Station) without a car is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs $60 - $95.

How long does it take to get from Del Mar to Balboa Island (Station)?

It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Del Mar to Balboa Island (Station), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Del Mar to Balboa Island (Station) bus from?

Del Mar to Balboa Island (Station) bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.

Where do I catch the Del Mar to Balboa Island (Station) train from?

Del Mar to Balboa Island (Station) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Del Mar to Balboa Island (Station)?

The best way to get from Del Mar to Balboa Island (Station) is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs $60 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus and line 55 bus, which costs $29 - $45 and takes 5h 5m.

Where does the Del Mar to Balboa Island (Station) bus arrive?

Del Mar to Balboa Island (Station) bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Ana station.

Where does the Del Mar to Balboa Island (Station) train arrive?

Del Mar to Balboa Island (Station) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Irvine station.

Can I drive from Del Mar to Balboa Island (Station)?

Yes, the driving distance between Del Mar to Balboa Island (Station) is 64 miles. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Del Mar to Balboa Island (Station).

Where can I stay near Balboa Island (Station)?

There are 1536+ hotels available in Balboa Island (Station).

Del Mar to Balboa Island (Station) - 4 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Del Mar to Balboa Island (Station) by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Irvinetrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 31m
$60–95
Drive 63.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Del Mar to Balboa Island (Station)car 63.3 mi
1h 19m
$12–17
Bus, line 55 bus
1. Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Santa Anabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Flower-6Th to Bayside-East Promontory Pointbus 55
5h 5m
$30–44
Line 101 bus, train, line 55 bus
1. Take the bus from Camino Del Mar & 15th St to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus 101
2. Take the train from Oceanside to Santa Anatrain
3. Take the bus from Flower-6Th to Bayside-East Promontory Pointbus 55
5h 21m
$16–22

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Map of how to get from Del Mar to Balboa Island (Station).

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Distance: 71.2 mi
Duration: 2h 31m

What companies run services between Del Mar, CA, USA and Balboa Island (Station), CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Irvine hourly. Tickets cost $18–40 and the journey takes 1h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Camino Del Mar & 15th St to Balboa Island (Station) via Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Santa Ana, The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 1, Flower-6Th, and Bayside-East Promontory Point in around 5h 5m.

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