There are 7 ways to get from Sunnyvale to Balboa Park by train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly, line 7 bus
best- Take the train from Sunnyvale Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SJC - SAN
- Take the bus from Broadway & 8th Av to Park Bl & Village Plbus
4h 1m$81–498Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
13h 22m$76–130Bus via San Ysidro
- Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd to San Ysidrobus San Jose
13h 6m$96–145Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
16h 19m$136–325Drive 467.8 mi
- Drive from Sunnyvale to Balboa Parkcar 467.8 mi
8h$86–124Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Sunnyvale Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SFO - SAN
4h 31m$79–259Train to Oakland International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane OAK - SAN
5h 49m$84–309
Sunnyvale to Balboa Park by bus, tram, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sunnyvale to Balboa Park is to bus which costs $75 - $130 and takes 13h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Sunnyvale to Balboa Park is to Caltrain and fly and line 7 bus which takes 4h 1m and costs $80 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Sunnyvale to Balboa Park. However, there are services departing from El Camino & Mathilda and arriving at Park Bl & Village Pl via San Jose - King Rd and 11th Av & C St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Sunnyvale to Balboa Park. However, there are services departing from Sunnyvale Caltrain Southbound and arriving at San Diego via San Jose and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 19m.
The distance between Sunnyvale and Balboa Park is 435 miles. The road distance is 470.5 miles.
The best way to get from Sunnyvale to Balboa Park without a car is to bus via San Ysidro which takes 13h 6m and costs $95 - $150.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Sunnyvale to Balboa Park, including transfers.
Sunnyvale to Balboa Park bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from San Jose - King Rd station.
Sunnyvale to Balboa Park train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
The best way to get from Sunnyvale to Balboa Park is to bus via San Ysidro which takes 13h 6m and costs $95 - $150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $330 and takes 16h 19m.
What companies run services between Sunnyvale, CA, USA and Balboa Park, San Diego County, CA, USA?
Tufesa operates a bus from San Jose - King Rd to San Ysidro twice daily. Tickets cost $90–120 and the journey takes 10h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sunnyvale Caltrain Southbound to Balboa Park via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, Los Angeles, San Diego, Santa Fe Depot, and Park Bl & Zoo Pl in around 16h 19m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–250
Flights from Oakland International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from Sunnyvale Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound
- One-way Adult
- $3–5
Train from Sunnyvale Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $6–8
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Bus from Broadway & 8th Av to Park Bl & Village Pl
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
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Booking & Getting There
Sunnyvale to Balboa Park bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at San Ysidro station.
Sunnyvale to Balboa Park train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sunnyvale to Balboa Park is 471 miles. It takes approximately 8h to drive from Sunnyvale to Balboa Park.
There are 2373+ hotels available in Balboa Park.