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How to get fromImperial Beach to Balboa Parkby tram, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Imperial Beach to Balboa Park by tram, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Tram

    best
    1. Take the tram from Palm Avenue Station to City College Stationtram tram Blue
    58 min

  2. Drive 14 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Imperial Beach to Balboa Parkcar car 14 mi
    16 min
    $3–4

  3. Line 901 bus

    1. Take the bus from Palm Av & 9th St to 1st Av & Broadwaybus bus 901
    1h 21m
    $4–10

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Imperial Beach to Balboa Parktaxi taxi 14 mi
    16 min
    $65–80

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  • Distance: 13.8 mi
  • Duration: 58 min

What companies run services between Imperial Beach, CA, USA and Balboa Park, San Diego County, CA, USA?

San Diego Metro Transit operates a vehicle from Palm Avenue Station to City College Station every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 29 min. Alternatively, San Diego Metro Transit operates a bus from Palm Av & 9th St to 1st Av & Broadway every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 59 min.

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