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

The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Balboa Island is to drive which costs $14 - $22 and takes 1h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Diego to Balboa Island is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs $14 - $22.

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

No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Balboa Island. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Bayside-Ent 919 Newport via The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 1 and Flower-6Th. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.

Is there a direct train between San Diego and Balboa Island?

No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Balboa Island. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Irvine via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.

How far is it from San Diego to Balboa Island?

The distance between San Diego and Balboa Island is 95 miles. The road distance is 81.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Diego to Balboa Island without a car is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs $65 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from San Diego to Balboa Island, including transfers.

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

San Diego to Balboa Island bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from San Diego station.

Where do I catch the San Diego to Balboa Island train from?

San Diego to Balboa Island train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.

Train or bus from San Diego to Balboa Island?

The best way to get from San Diego to Balboa Island is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs $65 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus and line 55 bus, which costs $22 - $35 and takes 3h 56m.

Where does the San Diego to Balboa Island bus arrive?

San Diego to Balboa Island bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Santa Ana station.

Where does the San Diego to Balboa Island train arrive?

San Diego to Balboa Island train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Irvine station.

Can I drive from San Diego to Balboa Island?

Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Balboa Island is 82 miles. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from San Diego to Balboa Island.

Where can I stay near Balboa Island?

There are 1532+ hotels available in Balboa Island.

San Diego to Balboa Island - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 55 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from San Diego to Balboa Island by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from San Diego to Irvinetrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 6m
$67–104
Drive 81.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from San Diego to Balboa Islandcar 81.2 mi
1h 36m
$15–22
Bus, line 55 bus
1. Take the bus from San Diego to Santa Anabus Tijuana
2. Take the bus from Flower-6Th to Bayside-Ent 919 Newportbus 55
3h 56m
$23–32
Bus, line 55 bus via San Diego
1. Take the bus from San Diego to Santa Anabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Flower-6Th to Bayside-Ent 919 Newportbus 55
4h 6m
$35–48

San Diego to Balboa Island by bus

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3h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 94.3 mi
Duration: 2h 6m

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

Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Irvine hourly. Tickets cost $26–55 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to Bayside-Ent 919 Newport via Santa Ana, The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 1, and Flower-6Th in around 3h 56m.

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