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How to get fromManhattan Beach to Balboa Islandby bus, car, taxi, or tram

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There are 4 ways to get from Manhattan Beach to Balboa Island by bus, car, taxi, or tram

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  1. Line 232 bus, line 1 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Sepulveda / 8th to Long Beach / 6thbus bus 232
    2. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Coast-Jamboreebus bus 1
    3h 46m
    $6

  2. Drive 39.4 mi

    1. Drive from Manhattan Beach to Balboa Islandcar car 39.4 mi
    52 min
    $8–11

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Manhattan Beach to Balboa Islandtaxi taxi 39.4 mi
    52 min
    $130–160

  4. Tram, line 1 bus

    1. Take the tram from Aviation / Century Station to Norwalk Stationtram tram Metro C Line
    2. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Coast-Promontory Pointbus bus 1
    3h 50m
    $7–8

Manhattan Beach to Balboa Island by bus

Calendar110Weekly Buses
Duration3h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 49.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 46m

What companies run services between Manhattan Beach, CA, USA and Balboa Island, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Sepulveda / 8th to Coast-Jamboree via Long Beach / 6th, Long Beach Blvd & 5th NE, 7th & Channel SE, and 7Th-Channel in around 3h 46m.

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