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

The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Balboa Pavilion is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Diego to Balboa Pavilion is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs $15 - $23.

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

No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Balboa Pavilion. 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 4h 25m.

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

No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Balboa Pavilion. 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 Pavilion?

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

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

The best way to get from San Diego to Balboa Pavilion without a car is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs $80 - $130.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from San Diego to Balboa Pavilion?

The best way to get from San Diego to Balboa Pavilion is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs $80 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus and line 55 bus, which costs $22 - $35 and takes 4h 25m.

Where does the San Diego to Balboa Pavilion bus arrive?

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

Where does the San Diego to Balboa Pavilion train arrive?

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

Can I drive from San Diego to Balboa Pavilion?

Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Balboa Pavilion is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from San Diego to Balboa Pavilion.

Where can I stay near Balboa Pavilion?

There are 1536+ hotels available in Balboa Pavilion.

San Diego to Balboa Pavilion - 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 Pavilion 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
$82–124
Drive 86 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from San Diego to Balboa Pavilioncar 86 mi
1h 45m
$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-Ent 919 Newportbus 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 38m
$35–48

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Distance: 99.4 mi
Duration: 2h 12m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Balboa Pavilion, 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 Pavilion via Santa Ana, The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 1, Flower-6Th, and Bayside-Ent 919 Newport in around 4h 25m.

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