There are 5 ways to get from Hollywood to Balboa Park by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, subway, plane, bus, or bus (Amtrak)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 43m$39–92Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diegobus FlixBus N2003 / ...
4h 54m$22–37Drive 125.3 mi
- Drive from Hollywood to Balboa Parkcar 125.3 mi
2h 15m$23–33Subway, fly, line 215 bus
- Take the subway from Hollywood / Vine Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Linessubway
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
- Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Park Bl & Naval Hospitalbus
4h 13m$173–575Bus via Hill / 3rd (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 25m$45–68
Hollywood to Balboa Park by subway, train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hollywood to Balboa Park is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Hollywood to Balboa Park is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Hollywood station to Balboa Park. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Park Bl & Village Pl via Front St & B St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Hollywood station to Balboa Park. However, there are services departing from Hollywood / Vine Station and arriving at San Diego via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
The distance between Hollywood and Balboa Park is 139 miles. The road distance is 126.1 miles.
The best way to get from Hollywood to Balboa Park without a car is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs $35 - $95.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Hollywood to Balboa Park, including transfers.
Hollywood to Balboa Park bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Hollywood to Balboa Park train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Hollywood to Balboa Park is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs $35 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21 - $40 and takes 4h 54m.
What companies run services between Hollywood, CA, USA and Balboa Park, San Diego County, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Diego hourly. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 2h 57m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego twice daily. Tickets cost $18–30 and the journey takes 2h 55m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Subway from Hollywood / Vine Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Lines
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–30
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Park Bl & Naval Hospital
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Hollywood to Balboa Park bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Diego station.
Hollywood to Balboa Park train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hollywood to Balboa Park is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Hollywood to Balboa Park.
There are 1886+ hotels available in Balboa Park.