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How to get fromIrvine Spectrum to Balboa Islandby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Irvine Spectrum to Balboa Island by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 86 bus, line 57 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Alton-Irvine Center to Sunflower-Bristolbus bus 86
    2. Take the bus from Bristol-Sunflower to Newport Center West-Santa Barbarabus bus 57
    1h 29m
    $14–16

  2. Drive  11.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Irvine Spectrum to Balboa Islandcar car 11.2 mi
    15 min
    $3

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Irvine Spectrum to Balboa Islandtaxi taxi 11.2 mi
    15 min
    $35–45

  4. Line 86 bus, line 55 bus

    1. Take the bus from Alton-Irvine Center to Sunflower-Bristolbus bus 86
    2. Take the bus from Bristol-Sunflower to Bayside-Ent 919 Newportbus bus 55
    1h 52m
    $4

Irvine Spectrum to Balboa Island by bus

Calendar75Weekly Buses
Duration1h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 18.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Alton-Irvine Center to Balboa Island via Sunflower-Bristol, Bristol-Sunflower, and Newport Center West-Santa Barbara in around 1h 29m.

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