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How to get fromLa Jolla to Balboa Parkby bus, tram, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from La Jolla to Balboa Park by bus, tram, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 30 bus, line 215 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Old Town Transit Centerbus bus 30
    2. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot to Park Bl & Zoo Plbus bus 215
    1h 18m
    $4–10

  2. Drive 13.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from La Jolla to Balboa Parkcar car 13.8 mi
    17 min
    $3–4

  3. Line 30 bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Gilman Dr & Myers Drbus bus 30
    2. Take the tram from UCSD Central Campus Station to City College Stationtram tram Blue
    1h 29m
    $6–25

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from La Jolla to Balboa Parktaxi taxi 13.8 mi
    17 min
    $65–80

  5. Line 30 bus, tram via Old Town Transit Center

    1. Take the bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Old Town Transit Centerbus bus 30
    2. Take the tram from Old Town Station to City College Stationtram tram Blue
    1h 18m

La Jolla to Balboa Park by bus, tram, and foot

Calendar396Weekly Services
Duration1h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 16.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 18m

What companies run services between La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA and Balboa Park, San Diego County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Balboa Park via Old Town Transit Center, Old Town Station, Santa Fe Depot, Santa Fe Depot, and Park Bl & Zoo Pl in around 1h 18m.

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