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How to get fromRiverside to Balboa Beachby train, taxi, bus, ferry, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Riverside to Balboa Beach by train, taxi, bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Tustintrain train IE-OC Line
    2. Take the taxi from Tustin to Balboa Beachtaxi taxi
    1h 25m
    $54–67

  2. Drive  47.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Riverside to Balboa Beachcar car 47.8 mi
    56 min
    $9–13

  3. Train, line 55 bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa Anatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Flower-6Th to Bayside-Ent 919 Newportbus bus 55
    3. Take the ferry from Balboa Island to Balboa Peninsulaferry ferry
    3h 26m
    $15–18

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Riverside to Balboa Beachtaxi taxi 47.8 mi
    56 min
    $170–210

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  • Distance: 57.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 25m

What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Balboa Beach, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Riverside to Balboa Beach. However, you can take the train to Tustin then take the taxi to Balboa Beach. Alternatively, you can take a train from Riverside - Downtown to Balboa Peninsula via Santa Ana, The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 1, Flower-6Th, Bayside-Ent 919 Newport, and Balboa Island in around 3h 26m.

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