There are 3 ways to get from Irvine to Balboa Park by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Irvine to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 24m$53–83Drive 82.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Irvine to Balboa Parkcar 82.4 mi
1h 28m$15–21Line 53 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Main-Harvard to Artic - Dock 4bus 53
- Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0901 / ...
4h 38m$18–32
Irvine to Balboa Park by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Balboa Park is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to Balboa Park is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Balboa Park. However, there are services departing from Main-Harvard and arriving at University Av & Park Bl via Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center and Old Town Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Balboa Park. However, there are services departing from Tustin and arriving at San Diego via Irvine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
The distance between Irvine and Balboa Park is 91 miles. The road distance is 82.9 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to Balboa Park without a car is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs $50 - $85.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Irvine to Balboa Park, including transfers.
Irvine to Balboa Park bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Main-Harvard station.
Irvine to Balboa Park train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Irvine station.
The best way to get from Irvine to Balboa Park is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs $50 - $85. Alternatively, you can line 53 bus and bus, which costs $18 - $35 and takes 4h 38m.
What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Balboa Park, San Diego County, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Irvine to San Diego hourly. Tickets cost $45–70 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main-Harvard to Balboa Park via Artic - Dock 4, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Old Town Transit Center, and University Av & Park Bl in around 4h 38m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Irvine to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Main-Harvard to Artic - Dock 4
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Adult One-way
- $2
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Irvine to Balboa Park bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Artic - Dock 4 station.
Irvine to Balboa Park train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Balboa Park is 83 miles. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Irvine to Balboa Park.
There are 2398+ hotels available in Balboa Park.