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

The cheapest way to get from Oceanside to Lake Balboa is to train which costs $15 - $21 and takes 3h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oceanside to Lake Balboa is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs $18 - $28.

Is there a direct bus between Oceanside and Lake Balboa?

No, there is no direct bus from Oceanside to Lake Balboa. However, there are services departing from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA and arriving at Sherman Way / Hayvenhurst via LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal and Woodley / Saticoy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Oceanside and Lake Balboa?

No, there is no direct train from Oceanside to Lake Balboa station. However, there are services departing from Oceanside and arriving at North Hollywood Station via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.

How far is it from Oceanside to Lake Balboa?

The distance between Oceanside and Lake Balboa is 109 miles. The road distance is 103.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oceanside to Lake Balboa without a car is to train via Los Angeles which takes 3h 14m and costs $30 - $65.

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

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Oceanside to Lake Balboa, including transfers.

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

Oceanside to Lake Balboa bus services, operated by LAX LINQ, depart from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA station.

Where do I catch the Oceanside to Lake Balboa train from?

Oceanside to Lake Balboa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oceanside station.

Train or bus from Oceanside to Lake Balboa?

The best way to get from Oceanside to Lake Balboa is to train via Los Angeles which takes 3h 14m and costs $30 - $65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $100 and takes 3h 48m.

Where does the Oceanside to Lake Balboa bus arrive?

Oceanside to Lake Balboa bus services, operated by LAX LINQ, arrive at LAX Terminal B Upper Level dropoff station.

Where does the Oceanside to Lake Balboa train arrive?

Oceanside to Lake Balboa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Oceanside to Lake Balboa?

Yes, the driving distance between Oceanside to Lake Balboa is 103 miles. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Oceanside to Lake Balboa.

Where can I stay near Lake Balboa?

There are 474+ hotels available in Lake Balboa.

Oceanside to Lake Balboa - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Oceanside to Lake Balboa by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train

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Train via Los Angeles (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 14m
$31–61
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
3h 16m
$15–20
Bus
1. Take the bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal B Upper Level dropoffbus Lax Linq
2. Take the bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Avebus Lax
3h 48m
$56–100
Drive 102.9 mi
1. Drive from Oceanside to Lake Balboacar 102.9 mi
1h 50m
$19–28
Train, line 165 bus
1. Take the train from Oceanside to Burbanktrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Burbank Station to Vanowen / Balboabus 165
3h 43m
$33–66
Train #2 (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Oceanside to Van Nuystrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 44m
$35–71

Oceanside to Lake Balboa by train, subway, and bus (Amtrak)

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3h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 108.6 mi
Duration: 3h 14m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Oceanside to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $28–60 and the journey takes 2h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to Sherman Way / Hayvenhurst via LAX Terminal B Upper Level dropoff, LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave, and Woodley / Saticoy in around 3h 48m.

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