What is the cheapest way to get from Los Angeles Union Station to Balboa Island?

The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles Union Station to Balboa Island is to drive which costs $7 - $12 and takes 50 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Los Angeles Union Station to Balboa Island?

The fastest way to get from Los Angeles Union Station to Balboa Island is to drive which takes 50 min and costs $7 - $12.

Is there a direct train between Los Angeles Union Station and Balboa Island?

No, there is no direct train from Los Angeles Union Station station to Balboa Island. However, there are services departing from L.A. Union Station and arriving at Tustin via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 13m.

How far is it from Los Angeles Union Station to Balboa Island?

The distance between Los Angeles Union Station and Balboa Island is 48 miles. The road distance is 42.9 miles.

How do I travel from Los Angeles Union Station to Balboa Island without a car?

The best way to get from Los Angeles Union Station to Balboa Island without a car is to train which takes 1h 13m and costs $35 - $55.

How long does it take to get from Los Angeles Union Station to Balboa Island?

It takes approximately 1h 13m to get from Los Angeles Union Station to Balboa Island, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Los Angeles Union Station to Balboa Island train from?

Los Angeles Union Station to Balboa Island train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from L.A. Union Station.

Where does the Los Angeles Union Station to Balboa Island train arrive?

Los Angeles Union Station to Balboa Island train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Tustin station.

Can I drive from Los Angeles Union Station to Balboa Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles Union Station to Balboa Island is 43 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Los Angeles Union Station to Balboa Island.

Where can I stay near Balboa Island?

There are 1319+ hotels available in Balboa Island.

Los Angeles Union Station to Balboa Island - 4 ways to travel via train

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There are 4 ways to get from Los Angeles Union Station to Balboa Island by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain OC Line
1h 13m
$39–52
Drive 42.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Los Angeles Union Station to Balboa Islandcar 42.7 mi
50 min
$8–12
Train, line 55 bus
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Flower-6Th to Bayside-Ent 919 Newportbus 55
2h 57m
$15–27
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Los Angeles Union Station to Balboa Islandtaxi 42.7 mi
50 min
$140–170

Los Angeles Union Station to Balboa Island by foot, train, and bus

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Distance: 48.1 mi
Duration: 1h 13m

What companies run services between Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles County, CA, USA and Balboa Island, CA, USA?

Metrolink Trains operates a train from L.A. Union Station to Tustin every 3 hours. Tickets cost $8–12 and the journey takes 1h 1m.

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