There are 4 ways to get from Newport Beach to Balboa Park by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 50m$76–119Drive 82.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newport Beach to Balboa Parkcar 82.6 mi
1h 40m$16–22Line 55 bus, bus via San Diego
- Take the bus from 17Th-Pomona to Flower-6Thbus 55
- Take the bus from Santa Ana to San Diegobus Los Angeles
4h 42m$26–52Line 55 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Placentia-17Th to Flower-6Thbus 55
- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diegobus FlixBus 2017
4h 53m$20–33
Newport Beach to Balboa Park by bus, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newport Beach to Balboa Park is to drive which costs $15 - $22 and takes 1h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Newport Beach to Balboa Park is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs $15 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Newport Beach to Balboa Park. However, there are services departing from 17Th-Pomona and arriving at Park Bl & Village Pl via Flower-6Th, Santa Ana and 11th Av & C St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Newport Beach to Balboa Park station. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at City College Station via Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
The distance between Newport Beach and Balboa Park is 107 miles. The road distance is 83 miles.
The best way to get from Newport Beach to Balboa Park without a car is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs $75 - $120.
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Newport Beach to Balboa Park, including transfers.
Newport Beach to Balboa Park bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from 17Th-Pomona station.
Newport Beach to Balboa Park train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.
The best way to get from Newport Beach to Balboa Park is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs $75 - $120. Alternatively, you can line 55 bus and bus via San Diego, which costs $26 - $55 and takes 4h 42m.
What companies run services between Newport Beach, CA, USA and Balboa Park, San Diego County, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center hourly. Tickets cost $28–60 and the journey takes 1h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 17Th-Pomona to Balboa Park via Flower-6Th, The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 1, Santa Ana, San Diego, 12th & Imperial Station, City College Station, 11th Av & C St, and Park Bl & Village Pl in around 4h 42m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from 17Th-Pomona to Flower-6Th
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
Bus from Placentia-17Th to Flower-6Th
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Santa Ana to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Newport Beach to Balboa Park bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Flower-6Th station.
Newport Beach to Balboa Park train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newport Beach to Balboa Park is 83 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Newport Beach to Balboa Park.
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