There are 5 ways to get from Santa Clarita to Balboa Park by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Newhall to L.A. Union Stationtrain AV Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 17m$50–101Drive 150.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Santa Clarita to Balboa Parkcar 150.7 mi
2h 43m$28–40Train, bus
- Take the train from Newhall to L.A. Union Stationtrain AV Line
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 24m$50–76Train, fly
- Take the train from Newhall to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
4h 42m$179–684Train, bus via San Diego
- Take the train from Newhall to L.A. Union Stationtrain AV Line
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diegobus FlixBus 2017
6h 13m$31–51
Santa Clarita to Balboa Park by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Clarita to Balboa Park is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Clarita to Balboa Park is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Clarita to Balboa Park. However, there are services departing from Newhall and arriving at San Diego via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
The distance between Santa Clarita and Balboa Park is 161 miles. The road distance is 151.6 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Clarita to Balboa Park without a car is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs $50 - $110.
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Santa Clarita to Balboa Park, including transfers.
Santa Clarita to Balboa Park train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Newhall station.
Santa Clarita to Balboa Park train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Clarita to Balboa Park is 152 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Santa Clarita to Balboa Park.
There are 2239+ hotels available in Balboa Park.
What companies run services between Santa Clarita, CA, USA and Balboa Park, San Diego County, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Newhall to Balboa Park via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, San Diego, Santa Fe Depot, and Park Bl & Zoo Pl in around 5h 17m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Newhall to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Newhall to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Newhall to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Newhall to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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