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

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There are 6 ways to get from Palm Springs to Lake Balboa by bus, train, subway, car, plane, 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
    4h 58m
    $41–59

  2. Drive 125.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palm Springs to Lake Balboacar car 125.2 mi
    2h 11m
    $23–33

  3. Fly

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PSP - LAX
    3h 15m
    $143–583

  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
    $46–75

  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 6m
    $46–67

  6. Line 1 bus, line 11 bus, bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from N Palm Canyon at Chino to Town Center & Hahnbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Town Center & Hahn to Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwybus bus 11
    3. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to North Hollywood Stationsubway subway
    5. Take the bus from North Hollywood Station to Balboa Stationbus bus
    6h 59m
    $24–46

Palm Springs to Lake Balboa by bus, train, and subway

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration4h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 137.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 58m

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

United Airlines flies from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) once daily. Alternatively, 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 6m.

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