What is the cheapest way to get from Northridge to Balboa Island?

The cheapest way to get from Northridge to Balboa Island is to bus and line 1 bus which costs $7 - $9 and takes 4h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Northridge to Balboa Island?

The fastest way to get from Northridge to Balboa Island is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs $12 - $18.

Is there a direct bus between Northridge and Balboa Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Northridge to Balboa Island. However, there are services departing from Devonshire St & Reseda Blvd and arriving at Coast-Jamboree via Flower / Pico, Norwalk Station and 7Th-Channel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Northridge and Balboa Island?

No, there is no direct train from Northridge to Balboa Island. However, there are services departing from Northridge and arriving at Tustin via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.

How far is it from Northridge to Balboa Island?

The distance between Northridge and Balboa Island is 73 miles. The road distance is 66.4 miles.

How do I travel from Northridge to Balboa Island without a car?

The best way to get from Northridge to Balboa Island without a car is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs $35 - $55.

How long does it take to get from Northridge to Balboa Island?

It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Northridge to Balboa Island, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Northridge to Balboa Island bus from?

Northridge to Balboa Island bus services, operated by LA DOT, depart from Devonshire St & Reseda Blvd station.

Where do I catch the Northridge to Balboa Island train from?

Northridge to Balboa Island train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Northridge station.

Train or bus from Northridge to Balboa Island?

The best way to get from Northridge to Balboa Island is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs $35 - $55. Alternatively, you can bus and line 1 bus, which costs $7 - $9 and takes 4h 51m.

Where does the Northridge to Balboa Island bus arrive?

Northridge to Balboa Island bus services, operated by LA DOT, arrive at Figueroa St & Pico Blvd station.

Where does the Northridge to Balboa Island train arrive?

Northridge to Balboa Island train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.

Can I drive from Northridge to Balboa Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Northridge to Balboa Island is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Northridge to Balboa Island.

Where can I stay near Balboa Island?

There are 1435+ hotels available in Balboa Island.

Northridge to Balboa Island - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 1 bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Northridge to Balboa Island by train, bus, car, or tram

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Northridge to L.A. Union Stationtrain VC Line
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain OC Line
2h 59m
$40–54
Bus, line 1 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Devonshire St & Reseda Blvd to Figueroa St & Pico Blvdbus 419
2. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Coast-Jamboreebus 1
4h 51m
$7–9
Drive 66 mi
1. Drive from Northridge to Balboa Islandcar 66 mi
1h 19m
$12–18
Train, line 55 bus
1. Take the train from Northridge to Santa Anatrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Flower-6Th to Bayside-Ent 919 Newportbus 55
4h 2m
$23–43
Train, tram, line 1 bus
1. Take the train from Northridge to L.A. Union Stationtrain
2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Anaheim Street Stationtram
3. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Coast-Promontory Pointbus 1
4h 13m
$14–16
Line 240 bus, tram, line 1 bus
1. Take the bus from Reseda / Parthenia to Universal / Studio City Stationbus 240
2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to 5th Street Stationtram
3. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Coast-Jamboreebus 1
5h
$10

Northridge to Balboa Island by bus

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Distance: 72.7 mi
Duration: 2h 59m

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

You can take a train from Northridge to Balboa Island via L.A. Union Station and Tustin in around 2h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Devonshire St & Reseda Blvd to Coast-Jamboree via Figueroa St & Pico Blvd, Flower / Pico, Norwalk Station, 7th / Channel, and 7Th-Channel in around 4h 51m.

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