What is the cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Lake Balboa?

The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Lake Balboa is to subway and bus which costs $2 - $4 and takes 1h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Lake Balboa?

The fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Lake Balboa is to drive which takes 24 min and costs $3 - $6.

Is there a direct bus between Los Angeles and Lake Balboa?

No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles to Lake Balboa. However, there are services departing from Main / 1st and arriving at Vanowen / Balboa via Ikea / Verdugo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.

How far is it from Los Angeles to Lake Balboa?

The distance between Los Angeles and Lake Balboa is 22 miles. The road distance is 20.4 miles.

How do I travel from Los Angeles to Lake Balboa without a car?

The best way to get from Los Angeles to Lake Balboa without a car is to subway and bus which takes 1h 4m and costs $2 - $4.

How long does it take to get from Los Angeles to Lake Balboa?

It takes approximately 1h 4m to get from Los Angeles to Lake Balboa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Los Angeles to Lake Balboa bus from?

Los Angeles to Lake Balboa bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Main / 1st station.

Where does the Los Angeles to Lake Balboa bus arrive?

Los Angeles to Lake Balboa bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Ikea / Tujunga station.

Can I drive from Los Angeles to Lake Balboa?

Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles to Lake Balboa is 20 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Los Angeles to Lake Balboa.

Where can I stay near Lake Balboa?

There are 393+ hotels available in Lake Balboa.

Los Angeles to Lake Balboa - 5 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Los Angeles to Lake Balboa by subway, bus, car, taxi, or train

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Subway, bus
best
1. Take the subway from Civic Center / Grand Park Station to North Hollywood Stationsubway Metro B Line
2. Take the bus from North Hollywood Station to Balboa Stationbus Metro G Line
1h 4m
$3–4
Drive 20.2 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Lake Balboacar 20.2 mi
24 min
$4–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Los Angeles to Lake Balboataxi 20.2 mi
24 min
$70–90
Train, line 165 bus
1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Burbank - Downtowntrain AV Line / ...
2. Take the bus from Burbank Station to Vanowen / Balboabus 165
1h 27m
$8–11
Line 92 bus, line 165 bus
1. Take the bus from Main / 1st to Ikea / Tujungabus 92
2. Take the bus from Ikea / Verdugo to Vanowen / Balboabus 165
1h 51m
$3–4

Los Angeles to Lake Balboa by subway and bus

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Distance: 21.8 mi
Duration: 1h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Main / 1st to Vanowen / Balboa via Ikea / Tujunga and Ikea / Verdugo in around 1h 51m.

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