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How to get fromIrvine Marriott to Balboa Pierby bus, ferry, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Irvine Marriott to Balboa Pier by bus, ferry, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 178 bus, line 55 bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Michelson-Von Karman to Fairview-Arlingtonbus bus 178
    2. Take the bus from Fairview-Arlington to Bayside-East Promontory Pointbus bus 55
    3. Take the ferry from Balboa Island to Balboa Peninsulaferry ferry
    1h 49m
    $6

  2. Drive  10 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Irvine Marriott to Balboa Piercar car 10 mi
    17 min
    $2–3

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Irvine Marriott to Balboa Piertaxi taxi 10 mi
    17 min
    $30–45

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  • Distance: 14.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 49m

What companies run services between Irvine Marriott, CA, USA and Balboa Pier, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Irvine Marriott to Balboa Pier. However, you can walk to Michelson-Von Karman, take the line 178 bus to Fairview-Arlington, take the line 55 bus to Bayside-East Promontory Point, walk to Balboa Island, take the ferry to Balboa Peninsula, then walk to Balboa Pier. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to Balboa Pier.

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