What is the cheapest way to get from Riverside to Balboa Park?

The cheapest way to get from Riverside to Balboa Park is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Riverside to Balboa Park?

The fastest way to get from Riverside to Balboa Park is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs $17 - $26.

Is there a direct bus between Riverside and Balboa Park?

No, there is no direct bus from Riverside to Balboa Park. However, there are services departing from Magnolia + Sunnyside and arriving at Park Bl & Village Pl via Riverside and 11th Av & C St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Riverside and Balboa Park?

No, there is no direct train from Riverside to Balboa Park. However, there are services departing from Riverside - Downtown and arriving at San Diego via Santa Ana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.

How far is it from Riverside to Balboa Park?

The distance between Riverside and Balboa Park is 134 miles. The road distance is 97.6 miles.

How do I travel from Riverside to Balboa Park without a car?

The best way to get from Riverside to Balboa Park without a car is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs $60 - $100.

How long does it take to get from Riverside to Balboa Park?

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Riverside to Balboa Park, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riverside to Balboa Park bus from?

Riverside to Balboa Park bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Riverside station.

Where do I catch the Riverside to Balboa Park train from?

Riverside to Balboa Park train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Riverside - Downtown station.

Train or bus from Riverside to Balboa Park?

The best way to get from Riverside to Balboa Park is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs $60 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $16 - $30 and takes 5h 18m.

Where does the Riverside to Balboa Park bus arrive?

Riverside to Balboa Park bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Diego station.

Where does the Riverside to Balboa Park train arrive?

Riverside to Balboa Park train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Santa Ana station.

Can I drive from Riverside to Balboa Park?

Yes, the driving distance between Riverside to Balboa Park is 98 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Riverside to Balboa Park.

Where can I stay near Balboa Park?

There are 2375+ hotels available in Balboa Park.

Riverside to Balboa Park - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Riverside to Balboa Park by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa Anatrain IE-OC Line
2. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 27m
$61–97
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Riverside to San Diegobus FlixBus 2015 / ...
5h 18m
$16–30
Drive 97 mi
1. Drive from Riverside to Balboa Parkcar 97 mi
1h 43m
$18–26
Bus via Escondido
1. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Escondidobus Lxus 2121
2. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Broadway & Park Blbus 235 / ...
5h 20m
$37–59
Train via Oceanside
1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Oceansidetrain IE-OC Line
2. Take the train from Oceanside to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 1m
$36–59

Riverside to Balboa Park by train, bus, and foot

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4h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 133.3 mi
Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Balboa Park, San Diego County, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Riverside - Downtown to Balboa Park via Santa Ana, San Diego, Santa Fe Depot, and Park Bl & Naval Hospital in around 4h 27m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Riverside to San Diego twice daily. Tickets cost $14–23 and the journey takes 2h 40m.

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