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

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

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

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

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

No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Balboa Pier. 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 27m.

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

No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Balboa Pier. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Irvine via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.

How far is it from San Diego to Balboa Pier?

The distance between San Diego and Balboa Pier is 100 miles. The road distance is 86.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Diego to Balboa Pier without a car is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs $80 - $130.

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

It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from San Diego to Balboa Pier, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from San Diego to Balboa Pier?

The best way to get from San Diego to Balboa Pier is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs $80 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus and line 55 bus, which costs $22 - $35 and takes 4h 27m.

Where does the San Diego to Balboa Pier bus arrive?

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

Where does the San Diego to Balboa Pier train arrive?

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

Can I drive from San Diego to Balboa Pier?

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

Where can I stay near Balboa Pier?

There are 1536+ hotels available in Balboa Pier.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from San Diego to Balboa Pier 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 13m
$82–124
Drive 86.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from San Diego to Balboa Piercar 86.1 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 27m
$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 40m
$35–47

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Distance: 99.5 mi
Duration: 2h 13m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Balboa Pier, 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 Pier via Santa Ana, The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 1, Flower-6Th, and Bayside-Ent 919 Newport in around 4h 27m.

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