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How to get fromLos Angeles to Balboa Islandby train, taxi, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the taxi from Santa Ana to Balboa Islandtaxi taxi
    1h 7m
    $56–83

  2. Drive 42.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Balboa Islandcar car 42.8 mi
    51 min
    $8–12

  3. Train, line 47 bus, line 55 bus

    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fullertontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 6 to Fairview-Arlingtonbus bus 47
    3. Take the bus from Fairview-Arlington to Bayside-Ent 919 Newportbus bus 55
    3h 3m
    $12–14

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Los Angeles to Balboa Islandtaxi taxi 42.8 mi
    51 min
    $140–170

Los Angeles to Balboa Island by train and bus

Calendar97Weekly Services
Duration3h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 46.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 7m

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

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles to Balboa Island. However, you can take the train to Santa Ana then take the taxi to Balboa Island. Alternatively, you can take a train from L.A. Union Station to Bayside-Ent 919 Newport via Fullerton, Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 6, and Fairview-Arlington in around 3h 3m.

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