There are 4 ways to get from UTC Transit Center to Balboa Park by tram, bus, taxi, or car
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Tram
best- Take the tram from UTC Station to City College Stationtram Blue
58 min$4–20Drive 12.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from UTC Transit Center to Balboa Parkcar 12.6 mi
15 min$3–4Line 41 bus, line 20 bus
- Take the bus from Genesee Av & Esplanade Ct to Fashion Valley Transit Centerbus 41
- Take the bus from Fashion Valley Transit Center to 10th Av & C Stbus 20
1h 18m$6–15Taxi
- Take the taxi from UTC Transit Center to Balboa Parktaxi 12.6 mi
15 min$60–75
UTC Transit Center to Balboa Park by tram, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from UTC Transit Center to Balboa Park is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 15 min.
The fastest way to get from UTC Transit Center to Balboa Park is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs $60 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from UTC Transit Center to Balboa Park. However, there are services departing from Genesee Av & Esplanade Ct and arriving at Park Bl & Village Pl via Fashion Valley Transit Center and 11th Av & C St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from UTC Transit Center station to Balboa Park station. However, there are services departing from UTC Station and arriving at City College Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 58 min.
The distance between UTC Transit Center and Balboa Park is 17 miles. The road distance is 12.6 miles.
The best way to get from UTC Transit Center to Balboa Park without a car is to tram which takes 58 min and costs $4 - $20.
It takes approximately 58 min to get from UTC Transit Center to Balboa Park, including transfers.
UTC Transit Center to Balboa Park bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from Genesee Av & Esplanade Ct station.
UTC Transit Center to Balboa Park train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from UTC Station.
UTC Transit Center to Balboa Park bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Fashion Valley Transit Center station.
What companies run services between UTC Transit Center, CA, USA and Balboa Park, San Diego County, CA, USA?
San Diego Metro Transit operates a vehicle from UTC Station to City College Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $2–15 and the journey takes 43 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Genesee Av & Esplanade Ct to Balboa Park via Fashion Valley Transit Center, 10th Av & C St, 11th Av & C St, and Park Bl & Village Pl in around 1h 18m.
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from UTC Station to City College Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from Genesee Av & Esplanade Ct to Fashion Valley Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Bus from Fashion Valley Transit Center to 10th Av & C St
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Estimated price
- $60–75
Coastal Cab
- Phone
- +1 619-503-0500
- Website
- coastalcabdispatch.com
Orange Cab
- Phone
- +1 619-223-5555
- Website
- taxi-sandiego.com
San Diego Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 619-906-0192
- Website
- sdtaxiservice.com
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More Questions & Answers
UTC Transit Center to Balboa Park train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at City College Station.
Yes, the driving distance between UTC Transit Center to Balboa Park is 13 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from UTC Transit Center to Balboa Park.
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