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How to get fromSanta Ana to Balboa Pierby bus, ferry, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Santa Ana to Balboa Pier by bus, ferry, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 55 bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Main-1St to Bayside-Ent 919 Newportbus bus 55
    2. Take the ferry from Balboa Island to Balboa Peninsulaferry ferry
    1h 52m
    $4

  2. Drive  13.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Ana to Balboa Piercar car 13.1 mi
    19 min
    $3–4

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Ana to Balboa Piertaxi taxi 13.1 mi
    19 min
    $50–60

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  • Distance: 19 mi
  • Duration: 1h 52m

What companies run services between Santa Ana, CA, USA and Balboa Pier, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Santa Ana to Balboa Pier. However, you can take the line 55 bus to Bayside-Ent 919 Newport, walk to Balboa Island, take the ferry to Balboa Peninsula, then walk to Balboa Pier. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to Balboa Pier.

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