There are 7 ways to get from Sunnyvale to Balboa Park by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
best- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SJC - SAN
4h 9m$81–498Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly
cheapest- 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 36m$79–259Bus 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$306–480Drive 467.8 mi
- Drive from Sunnyvale to Balboa Parkcar 467.8 mi
8h$86–124Train 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$90–333Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
13h 22m$86–140
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 drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h.
The fastest way to get from Sunnyvale to Balboa Park is to fly which takes 4h 9m 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 9m 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 fly which takes 4h 9m and costs $80 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus via San Ysidro, which costs $95 - $150 and takes 13h 6m, you could also train, which costs $300 - $480 and takes 16h 19m.
What companies run services between Sunnyvale, CA, USA and Balboa Park, San Diego County, CA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) hourly. Alternatively, Tufesa operates a bus from San Jose - King Rd to San Ysidro twice daily. Tickets cost $90–120 and the journey takes 10h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–230
Flights from Oakland International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–480
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–250
Flights from Oakland International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–280
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–230
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–230
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–190
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–360
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
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
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- Tufesa
Bus from San Jose - King Rd to San Ysidro
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–120
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $90–120
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Website
- Greyhound
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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 2372+ hotels available in Balboa Park.