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

The cheapest way to get from Oceanside to Balboa Island is to drive which costs $8 - $12 and takes 57 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Oceanside to Balboa Island is to drive which takes 57 min and costs $8 - $12.

Is there a direct bus between Oceanside and Balboa Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Oceanside to Balboa Island. However, there are services departing from Oceanside and arriving at Bayside-Ent 919 Newport via The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 1 and Flower-6Th. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

How far is it from Oceanside to Balboa Island?

The distance between Oceanside and Balboa Island is 54 miles. The road distance is 44.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oceanside to Balboa Island without a car is to train and taxi which takes 1h 10m and costs $45 - $65.

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

It takes approximately 1h 10m to get from Oceanside to Balboa Island, including transfers.

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

Oceanside to Balboa Island bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Oceanside station.

Where does the Oceanside to Balboa Island bus arrive?

Oceanside to Balboa Island bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Santa Ana station.

Can I drive from Oceanside to Balboa Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Oceanside to Balboa Island is 44 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Oceanside to Balboa Island.

Where can I stay near Balboa Island?

There are 1322+ hotels available in Balboa Island.

Oceanside to Balboa Island - 5 ways to travel via train, taxi, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Oceanside to Balboa Island by train, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or bus

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Train, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Oceanside to Irvinetrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the taxi from Irvine to Balboa Islandtaxi
1h 10m
$49–62
Drive 44 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Oceanside to Balboa Islandcar 44 mi
57 min
$8–12
Bus, line 55 bus
1. Take the bus from Oceanside to Santa Anabus Tijuana
2. Take the bus from Flower-6Th to Bayside-Ent 919 Newportbus 55
3h 1m
$12–29
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Oceanside to Balboa Islandtaxi 44 mi
57 min
$130–170
Train, line 55 bus
1. Take the train from Oceanside to Santa Anatrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Flower-6Th to Bayside-Ent 919 Newportbus 55
3h 6m
$14–17

Oceanside to Balboa Island by bus

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3h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 53.4 mi
Duration: 1h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Oceanside to Bayside-Ent 919 Newport via Santa Ana, The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 1, and Flower-6Th in around 3h 1m.

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