There are 2 ways to get from Laguna Beach to Balboa Park by train (Amtrak) or car
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The cheapest way to get from Laguna Beach to Balboa Park is to drive which costs $13 - $19 and takes 1h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Laguna Beach to Balboa Park is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs $13 - $19.
No, there is no direct train from Laguna Beach station to Balboa Park station. However, there are services departing from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station and arriving at City College Station via Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
The distance between Laguna Beach and Balboa Park is 83 miles. The road distance is 72.2 miles.
The best way to get from Laguna Beach to Balboa Park without a car is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs $55 - $95.
It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Laguna Beach to Balboa Park, including transfers.
Laguna Beach to Balboa Park train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station.
Laguna Beach to Balboa Park train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Laguna Beach to Balboa Park is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Laguna Beach to Balboa Park.
There are 2312+ hotels available in Balboa Park.
What companies run services between Laguna Beach, CA, USA and Balboa Park, San Diego County, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center hourly. Tickets cost $21–45 and the journey takes 1h 27m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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