How to get fromPasadena to Balboa Islandby tram, train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Pasadena to Balboa Island by tram, train, bus, car, or taxi

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Tram, train
best
1. Take the tram from Memorial Park Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram Metro A Line
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain OC Line
2h 38m
$40–54
Line 267 bus, bus, line 1 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Colorado / Arroyo Pkwy to El Monte Station - Lower Levelbus 267
2. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to 7th / Channelbus 577
3. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Coast-Jamboreebus 1
4h 14m
$5
Tram, line 1 bus
1. Take the tram from Memorial Park Station to 5th Street Stationtram Metro A Line
2. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Coast-Jamboreebus 1
3h 48m
$6
Drive 47.6 mi
1. Drive from Pasadena to Balboa Islandcar 47.6 mi
58 min
$9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Pasadena to Balboa Islandtaxi 47.6 mi
58 min
$150–190

Pasadena to Balboa Island by tram and bus

110Weekly Services

3h 48mAverage Duration

$6Cheapest Price

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Distance: 57.8 mi
Duration: 2h 38m

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

You can take a bus from Colorado / Arroyo Pkwy to Coast-Jamboree via El Monte Station - Lower Level, 7th / Channel, and 7Th-Channel in around 4h 14m.

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