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How to get fromIrvine to Balboa Beachby bus, ferry, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Line 79 bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Culver-Michelson to Newport Trans Ctr Dock 2bus bus 79
    2. Take the ferry from Balboa Island to Balboa Peninsulaferry ferry
    1h 36m
    $6

  2. Drive  14.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Irvine to Balboa Beachcar car 14.5 mi
    22 min
    $3–4

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Irvine to Balboa Beachtaxi taxi 14.5 mi
    22 min
    $45–60

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  • Distance: 16.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 36m

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

There is no direct connection from Irvine to Balboa Beach. However, you can take the line 79 bus to Newport Trans Ctr Dock 2, walk to Newport Trans Ctr Dock 8, take the line 55 bus to Bayside-Jamboree, walk to Balboa Island, then take the ferry to Balboa Peninsula. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to Balboa Beach.

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