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How to get fromSunnyvale to Balboa Parkby train, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Sunnyvale to Balboa Park by train, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly, line 215 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Sunnyvale Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SJC - SAN
    3. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Park Bl & Naval Hospitalbus bus
    3h 53m
    $81–288

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0831
    13h 2m
    $76–150

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    16h 19m
    $176–375

  4. Drive 467.8 mi

    1. Drive from Sunnyvale to Balboa Parkcar car 467.8 mi
    8h
    $86–124

  5. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Sunnyvale Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SFO - SAN
    4h 23m
    $84–269

  6. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane OAK - SAN
    5h 36m
    $97–302

  7. Bus via San Ysidro

    1. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd to San Ysidrobus bus San Jose
    13h 6m
    $96–145

Sunnyvale to Balboa Park by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration16h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$176Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 434.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 53m

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

Jefferson Lines operates a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $100–150 and the journey takes 10h 50m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily. 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.

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