What is the cheapest way to get from Palm Springs to Balboa Island?

The cheapest way to get from Palm Springs to Balboa Island is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palm Springs to Balboa Island?

The fastest way to get from Palm Springs to Balboa Island is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs $17 - $26.

Is there a direct bus between Palm Springs and Balboa Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Palm Springs to Balboa Island station. However, there are services departing from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Fullerton Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.

How far is it from Palm Springs to Balboa Island?

The distance between Palm Springs and Balboa Island is 114 miles. The road distance is 97.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Palm Springs to Balboa Island without a car is to bus which takes 3h 24m and costs $80 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Palm Springs to Balboa Island?

It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Palm Springs to Balboa Island, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palm Springs to Balboa Island bus from?

Palm Springs to Balboa Island bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Where does the Palm Springs to Balboa Island bus arrive?

Palm Springs to Balboa Island bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Palm Springs to Balboa Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Palm Springs to Balboa Island is 97 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Palm Springs to Balboa Island.

Where can I stay near Balboa Island?

There are 1532+ hotels available in Balboa Island.

Palm Springs to Balboa Island - 3 ways to travel via bus, car, and line 47 bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Palm Springs to Balboa Island by bus (Amtrak) or car

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Bus (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 24m
$82–112
Drive 96.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Palm Springs to Balboa Islandcar 96.6 mi
1h 46m
$18–26
Bus, line 47 bus
1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 6 to Fairview-Arlingtonbus 47
4h 40m
$35–47

Palm Springs to Balboa Island by bus

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4h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 112.9 mi
Duration: 3h 24m

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

Amtrak operates a bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $30–45 and the journey takes 2h 15m.

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