There are 4 ways to get from Tustin (Station) to Balboa Park by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Irvine to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 25m$34–68Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Tustin to Oceansidetrain OC Line / ...
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to UTC Transit Centerbus 101
4h 22m$15–37Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diegobus FlixBus 2017
3h 27m$22–38Drive 83.5 mi
- Drive from Tustin (Station) to Balboa Parkcar 83.5 mi
1h 31m$16–22
Tustin (Station) to Balboa Park by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tustin (Station) to Balboa Park is to drive which costs $15 - $22 and takes 1h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Tustin (Station) to Balboa Park is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs $15 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Tustin (Station) to Balboa Park. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana Bus Stop and arriving at Park Bl & Village Pl via Front St & B St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Tustin (Station) to Balboa Park. However, there are services departing from Tustin and arriving at San Diego via Irvine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
The distance between Tustin (Station) and Balboa Park is 91 miles. The road distance is 84 miles.
The best way to get from Tustin (Station) to Balboa Park without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs $30 - $70.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Tustin (Station) to Balboa Park, including transfers.
Tustin (Station) to Balboa Park bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Ana Bus Stop station.
Tustin (Station) to Balboa Park train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Irvine station.
The best way to get from Tustin (Station) to Balboa Park is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs $30 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $22 - $40 and takes 3h 27m.
What companies run services between Tustin (Station), CA, USA and Balboa Park, San Diego County, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Irvine to San Diego hourly. Tickets cost $26–55 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego once daily. Tickets cost $14–25 and the journey takes 1h 45m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Irvine to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Tustin to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–25
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to UTC Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
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More Questions & Answers
Tustin (Station) to Balboa Park bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Diego station.
Tustin (Station) to Balboa Park train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tustin (Station) to Balboa Park is 84 miles. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Tustin (Station) to Balboa Park.
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