What is the cheapest way to get from San Clemente to Balboa Island?

The cheapest way to get from San Clemente to Balboa Island is to bus which costs $2 and takes 1h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Clemente to Balboa Island?

The fastest way to get from San Clemente to Balboa Island is to drive which takes 34 min and costs $4 - $6.

Is there a direct bus between San Clemente and Balboa Island?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillo and arriving at Coast-Promontory Point. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 26m.

How far is it from San Clemente to Balboa Island?

The distance between San Clemente and Balboa Island is 32 miles. The road distance is 22.5 miles.

How do I travel from San Clemente to Balboa Island without a car?

The best way to get from San Clemente to Balboa Island without a car is to train and taxi which takes 47 min and costs $45 - $60.

How long does it take to get from San Clemente to Balboa Island?

It takes approximately 47 min to get from San Clemente to Balboa Island, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Clemente to Balboa Island bus from?

San Clemente to Balboa Island bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillo station.

Where does the San Clemente to Balboa Island bus arrive?

San Clemente to Balboa Island bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Coast-Promontory Point station.

Can I drive from San Clemente to Balboa Island?

Yes, the driving distance between San Clemente to Balboa Island is 22 miles. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from San Clemente to Balboa Island.

Where can I stay near Balboa Island?

There are 1482+ hotels available in Balboa Island.

San Clemente to Balboa Island - 4 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, and car

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

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Train, taxi
best
1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Irvinetrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the taxi from Irvine to Balboa Islandtaxi
47 min
$47–60
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillo to Coast-Promontory Pointbus 1
1h 26m
$2
Drive 22.3 mi
1. Drive from San Clemente to Balboa Islandcar 22.3 mi
34 min
$5–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from San Clemente to Balboa Islandtaxi 22.3 mi
34 min
$70–85

San Clemente to Balboa Island by bus

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1h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 31.8 mi
Duration: 47 min

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

OCTA operates a bus from El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillo to Coast-Promontory Point hourly. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 1h 26m.

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