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How to get fromRiverside to Balboa Islandby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Tustintrain train IE-OC Line
    1h 17m
    $39–52

  2. Drive 43.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Riverside to Balboa Islandcar car 43.2 mi
    48 min
    $8–12

  3. Train, line 55 bus

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa Anatrain train IE-OC Line
    2. Take the bus from Flower-6Th to Bayside-Ent 919 Newportbus bus 55
    2h 59m
    $13–16

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Riverside to Balboa Islandtaxi taxi 43.2 mi
    48 min
    $150–190

Riverside to Balboa Island by train and bus

Calendar44Weekly Services
Duration2h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$13Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 52.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 17m

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

Metrolink Trains operates a train from Riverside - Downtown to Tustin every 4 hours. Tickets cost $8–13 and the journey takes 1h 5m.

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