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How to get fromSherman Oaks to Balboa Parkby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Sherman Oaks to Balboa Park by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    5h 18m
    $46–94

  2. Drive 134.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sherman Oaks to Balboa Parkcar car 134.7 mi
    2h 25m
    $25–36

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 42m
    $45–78

  4. Line 237 bus, fly, line 215 bus

    1. Take the bus from Burbank / Van Nuys to Woodley / Saticoybus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LAX - SAN
    3. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Park Bl & Naval Hospitalbus bus
    4h 17m
    $173–675

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to San Diegotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    5h 46m
    $49–107

  6. Bus via Universal / Studio City Station (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diegobus bus FlixBus 2017
    6h 20m
    $27–49

Sherman Oaks to Balboa Park by bus, subway, train, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration5h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 147.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Sherman Oaks, CA, USA and Balboa Park, San Diego County, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Diego hourly. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 57m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Los Angeles to San Diego once daily. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 3h.

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