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How to get fromVan Nuys to Balboa Parkby train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Van Nuys to Balboa Park by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to San Diegotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    4h 21m
    $49–101

  2. Drive 135.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Van Nuys to Balboa Parkcar car 135.5 mi
    2h 28m
    $25–36

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diegobus bus reLAXsan
    5h 23m
    $65–128

  4. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport, line 215 bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LAX - SAN
    2. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Park Bl & Naval Hospitalbus bus
    3h 46m
    $172–673

  5. Bus via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 26m
    $46–74

  6. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane BUR - SAN
    5h 31m
    $270–668

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

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration4h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 147.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 21m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to San Diego every 4 hours. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 3h 54m. Alternatively, reLAXsan operates a bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diego 5 times a day, and the journey takes 2h 35m. LAX LINQ also services this route twice daily.

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