Rome2Rio

How to get fromDel Mar to Balboa Parkby bus, train, tram, car, or taxi

Find Transport to Balboa Park

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Del Mar to Balboa Park by bus, train, tram, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Line 101 bus, train, line 215 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Camino Del Mar & 15th St to Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Drbus bus 101
    2. Take the train from Solana Beach Station to San Diego - Santa Fe Depottrain train
    3. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot to Park Bl & Naval Hospitalbus bus 215
    1h 38m
    $12–27

  2. Drive 19.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Del Mar to Balboa Parkcar car 19.3 mi
    23 min
    $4–6

  3. Line 101 bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from Camino Del Mar & 15th St to UTC Transit Centerbus bus 101
    2. Take the tram from UTC Station to City College Stationtram tram Blue
    1h 49m
    $6–25

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Del Mar to Balboa Parktaxi taxi 19.3 mi
    23 min
    $85–110

  5. Line 101 bus, line 41 bus

    1. Take the bus from Camino Del Mar & 15th St to UTC Transit Centerbus bus 101
    2. Take the bus from Genesee Av & Esplanade Ct to Fashion Valley Transit Centerbus bus 41
    2h 13m
    $8–20

Del Mar to Balboa Park by bus, train, and foot

Calendar188Weekly Services
Duration1h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Del Mar to Balboa Park.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 30.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 38m

What companies run services between Del Mar, CA, USA and Balboa Park, San Diego County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Camino Del Mar & 15th St to Balboa Park via UTC Transit Center, Genesee Av & Esplanade Ct, Fashion Valley Transit Center, 10th Av & C St, 11th Av & C St, and Park Bl & Village Pl in around 2h 13m.

Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides