What is the cheapest way to get from Hollywood to Balboa Island?

The cheapest way to get from Hollywood to Balboa Island is to line 4 bus and line 460 bus and line 1 bus which costs $5 - $7 and takes 4h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hollywood to Balboa Island?

The fastest way to get from Hollywood to Balboa Island is to drive which takes 58 min and costs $8 - $13.

Is there a direct bus between Hollywood and Balboa Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Hollywood to Balboa Island. However, there are services departing from Santa Monica / Vine and arriving at Coast-Jamboree via 5th / Hill, Norwalk Station and 7Th-Channel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Hollywood and Balboa Island?

No, there is no direct train from Hollywood station to Balboa Island. However, there are services departing from Hollywood / Vine Station and arriving at Tustin via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.

How far is it from Hollywood to Balboa Island?

The distance between Hollywood and Balboa Island is 57 miles. The road distance is 49.2 miles.

How do I travel from Hollywood to Balboa Island without a car?

The best way to get from Hollywood to Balboa Island without a car is to subway and train which takes 2h 36m and costs $40 - $55.

How long does it take to get from Hollywood to Balboa Island?

It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Hollywood to Balboa Island, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hollywood to Balboa Island bus from?

Hollywood to Balboa Island bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Santa Monica / Vine station.

Where do I catch the Hollywood to Balboa Island train from?

Hollywood to Balboa Island train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Hollywood / Vine Station.

Where does the Hollywood to Balboa Island bus arrive?

Hollywood to Balboa Island bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Hill / 5th station.

Where does the Hollywood to Balboa Island train arrive?

Hollywood to Balboa Island train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Union Station - Metro B & D Lines.

Can I drive from Hollywood to Balboa Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Hollywood to Balboa Island is 49 miles. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Hollywood to Balboa Island.

Where can I stay near Balboa Island?

There are 1317+ hotels available in Balboa Island.

Hollywood to Balboa Island - 6 ways to travel via train, subway, and tram

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There are 6 ways to get from Hollywood to Balboa Island by subway, train, tram, bus, car, or taxi

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Subway, train
best
1. Take the subway from Hollywood / Vine Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Linessubway Metro B Line
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain OC Line
2h 36m
$40–54
Line 4 bus, line 460 bus, line 1 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santa Monica / Vine to Hill / 5thbus 4
2. Take the bus from 5th / Hill to Norwalk Stationbus 460
3. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Coast-Jamboreebus 1
4h 38m
$6–7
Tram, line 1 bus
1. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to 5th Street Stationtram Metro A Line
2. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Coast-Jamboreebus 1
3h 37m
$8
Drive 48.9 mi
1. Drive from Hollywood to Balboa Islandcar 48.9 mi
58 min
$9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Hollywood to Balboa Islandtaxi 48.9 mi
58 min
$190–230
Train, line 55 bus
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Flower-6Th to Bayside-Ent 919 Newportbus 55
4h 10m
$16–29

Hollywood to Balboa Island by subway, tram, and bus

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3h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 56.8 mi
Duration: 2h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Monica / Vine to Coast-Jamboree via Hill / 5th, 5th / Hill, Norwalk Station, 7th / Channel, and 7Th-Channel in around 4h 38m.

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