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

The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Balboa Island Ferry is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Diego to Balboa Island Ferry is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs $15 - $23.

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

No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Balboa Island Ferry. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Bayside-East Promontory Point via The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 1 and Flower-6Th. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

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

No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Balboa Island Ferry. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Irvine via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.

How far is it from San Diego to Balboa Island Ferry?

The distance between San Diego and Balboa Island Ferry is 100 miles. The road distance is 86.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Diego to Balboa Island Ferry without a car is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs $80 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from San Diego to Balboa Island Ferry, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from San Diego to Balboa Island Ferry?

The best way to get from San Diego to Balboa Island Ferry is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs $80 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus and line 55 bus, which costs $22 - $35 and takes 4h 25m.

Where does the San Diego to Balboa Island Ferry bus arrive?

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

Where does the San Diego to Balboa Island Ferry train arrive?

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

Can I drive from San Diego to Balboa Island Ferry?

Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Balboa Island Ferry is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from San Diego to Balboa Island Ferry.

Where can I stay near Balboa Island Ferry?

There are 1329+ hotels available in Balboa Island Ferry.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from San Diego to Balboa Island Ferry 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 12m
$81–119
Drive 86 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from San Diego to Balboa Island Ferrycar 86 mi
1h 44m
$16–23
Bus, line 55 bus
1. Take the bus from San Diego to Santa Anabus Tijuana
2. Take the bus from Flower-6Th to Bayside-East Promontory Pointbus 55
4h 25m
$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-East Promontory Pointbus 55
4h 35m
$35–47

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Distance: 99.4 mi
Duration: 2h 12m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Balboa Island Ferry, 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 Balboa Island Ferry via Santa Ana, The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 1, Flower-6Th, and Bayside-East Promontory Point in around 4h 25m.

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