What is the cheapest way to get from Sherman Oaks to Balboa Island?

The cheapest way to get from Sherman Oaks to Balboa Island is to line 422 bus and line 1 bus which costs $6 - $9 and takes 4h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sherman Oaks to Balboa Island?

The fastest way to get from Sherman Oaks to Balboa Island is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs $10 - $16.

Is there a direct bus between Sherman Oaks and Balboa Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Sherman Oaks to Balboa Island. However, there are services departing from 101 Hwy & Van Nuys Blvd and arriving at Coast-Jamboree via Flower / Pico, Norwalk Station and 7Th-Channel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Sherman Oaks and Balboa Island?

No, there is no direct train from Sherman Oaks station to Balboa Island. However, there are services departing from Universal / Studio City Station and arriving at Tustin via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.

How far is it from Sherman Oaks to Balboa Island?

The distance between Sherman Oaks and Balboa Island is 67 miles. The road distance is 58.6 miles.

How do I travel from Sherman Oaks to Balboa Island without a car?

The best way to get from Sherman Oaks to Balboa Island without a car is to subway and train which takes 3h 11m and costs $40 - $60.

How long does it take to get from Sherman Oaks to Balboa Island?

It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Sherman Oaks to Balboa Island, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sherman Oaks to Balboa Island bus from?

Sherman Oaks to Balboa Island bus services, operated by LA DOT, depart from 101 Hwy & Van Nuys Blvd station.

Where do I catch the Sherman Oaks to Balboa Island train from?

Sherman Oaks to Balboa Island train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Universal / Studio City Station.

Where does the Sherman Oaks to Balboa Island bus arrive?

Sherman Oaks to Balboa Island bus services, operated by LA DOT, arrive at Figueroa St & Pico Blvd station.

Where does the Sherman Oaks to Balboa Island train arrive?

Sherman Oaks to Balboa Island train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Union Station - Metro B & D Lines.

Can I drive from Sherman Oaks to Balboa Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Sherman Oaks to Balboa Island is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Sherman Oaks to Balboa Island.

Where can I stay near Balboa Island?

There are 1536+ hotels available in Balboa Island.

Sherman Oaks to Balboa Island - 5 ways to travel via train, subway, and tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Sherman Oaks to Balboa Island by subway, train, tram, bus, or car

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Subway, train
best
1. Take the subway from Universal / Studio City Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Linessubway Metro B Line
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain OC Line
3h 11m
$42–56
Line 422 bus, line 1 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 101 Hwy & Van Nuys Blvd to Figueroa St & Pico Blvdbus 422
2. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Coast-Jamboreebus 1
4h 37m
$6–9
Tram, line 1 bus
1. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to 5th Street Stationtram Metro A Line
2. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Coast-Jamboreebus 1
4h 13m
$10
Drive 58.3 mi
1. Drive from Sherman Oaks to Balboa Islandcar 58.3 mi
1h 8m
$11–16
Train, line 55 bus
1. Take the train from Van Nuys to Santa Anatrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Flower-6Th to Bayside-Ent 919 Newportbus 55
5h 12m
$23–46

Sherman Oaks to Balboa Island by bus, subway, and tram

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Distance: 66.5 mi
Duration: 3h 11m

What companies run services between Sherman Oaks, CA, USA and Balboa Island, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from 101 Hwy & Van Nuys Blvd to Coast-Jamboree via Figueroa St & Pico Blvd, Flower / Pico, Norwalk Station, 7th / Channel, and 7Th-Channel in around 4h 37m.

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