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How to get fromNational City to Balboa Parkby tram, bus, taxi, car, or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from National City to Balboa Park by tram, bus, taxi, car, or foot

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  1. Tram, line 7 bus

    best
    1. Take the tram from 8th Street Station to City College Stationtram tram Blue
    2. Take the bus from 11th Av & C St to Park Bl & Village Plbus bus 7
    30 min

  2. Drive 6.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from National City to Balboa Parkcar car 6.4 mi
    8 min
    $2

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from National City to Balboa Parktaxi taxi 6.4 mi
    8 min
    $30–40

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from National City to Balboa Parkwalk walk 6.2 mi
    1h 59m

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  • Distance: 5.7 mi
  • Duration: 30 min

What companies run services between National City, CA, USA and Balboa Park, San Diego County, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from National City to Balboa Park. However, you can take the vehicle to City College Station, walk to 11th Av & C St, take the line 7 bus to Park Bl & Village Pl, then walk to Balboa Park. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to Balboa Park.

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