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How to get fromPalm Springs to Lake Balboaby bus, train, subway, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Palm Springs to Lake Balboa by bus, train, subway, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train, subway

    best
    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to North Hollywood Stationsubway subway
    4. Take the bus from North Hollywood Station to Balboa Stationbus bus
    5h 4m

  2. Bus, train via San Bernardino

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus bus 10
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train SB Line
    7h 51m
    $14–20

  3. Drive  125.2 mi

    1. Drive from Palm Springs to Lake Balboacar car 125.2 mi
    2h 11m
    $23–32

  4. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Van Nuystrain train Pacific Surfliner
    5h 35m

  5. Bus, line 165 bus

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Burbank Station to Vanowen / Balboabus bus 165
    6h 13m

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  • Distance: 137.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Vanowen / Balboa via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, L.A. Union Station, Burbank - Downtown, and Burbank Station in around 6h 13m.

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