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How to get fromSanta Monica to Balboa Islandby tram, train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Monica to Balboa Island by tram, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Tram, train

    best
    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram Metro E Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain train Pacific Surfliner
    3h
    $68–94

  2. Line 33 bus, line 1 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Venice / Olivebus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Coast-Jamboreebus bus 1
    5h 5m
    $6–7

  3. Drive  49.7 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Balboa Islandcar car 49.7 mi
    1h 6m
    $9–13

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica to Balboa Islandtaxi taxi 49.7 mi
    1h 6m
    $160–200

  5. Tram, line 1 bus

    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Pico Stationtram tram
    2. Take the tram from Pico Station to 5th Street Stationtram tram
    3. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Coast-Jamboreebus bus 1
    4h 3m
    $6

  6. Bus, line 1 bus

    1. Take the bus from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Long Beach / 6thbus bus 232
    2. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Coast-Jamboreebus bus 1
    5h 16m
    $6–7

Santa Monica to Balboa Island by bus and foot

Calendar110Weekly Services
Duration5h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 63.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Balboa Island, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Coast-Jamboree via Venice / Olive, Flower / Pico, Norwalk Station, 7th / Channel, and 7Th-Channel in around 5h 5m.

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