What is the cheapest way to get from Balboa Park to Airport-Arrival Terminal?

The cheapest way to get from Balboa Park to Airport-Arrival Terminal is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Balboa Park to Airport-Arrival Terminal?

The fastest way to get from Balboa Park to Airport-Arrival Terminal is to towncar which takes 1h 31m and costs $270 - $380.

Is there a direct bus between Balboa Park and Airport-Arrival Terminal?

No, there is no direct bus from Balboa Park to Airport-Arrival Terminal. However, there are services departing from Park Bl & Zoo Pl and arriving at Von Karman-Michelson via San Diego and The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

How far is it from Balboa Park to Airport-Arrival Terminal?

The distance between Balboa Park and Airport-Arrival Terminal is 104 miles. The road distance is 85.7 miles.

How do I travel from Balboa Park to Airport-Arrival Terminal without a car?

The best way to get from Balboa Park to Airport-Arrival Terminal without a car is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs $30 - $40.

How long does it take to get from Balboa Park to Airport-Arrival Terminal?

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Balboa Park to Airport-Arrival Terminal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balboa Park to Airport-Arrival Terminal bus from?

Balboa Park to Airport-Arrival Terminal bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.

Train or bus from Balboa Park to Airport-Arrival Terminal?

The best way to get from Balboa Park to Airport-Arrival Terminal is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs $30 - $40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 50m.

Where does the Balboa Park to Airport-Arrival Terminal bus arrive?

Balboa Park to Airport-Arrival Terminal bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Ana station.

Can I drive from Balboa Park to Airport-Arrival Terminal?

Yes, the driving distance between Balboa Park to Airport-Arrival Terminal is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Balboa Park to Airport-Arrival Terminal.

Where can I stay near Airport-Arrival Terminal?

There are 1488+ hotels available in Airport-Arrival Terminal.

Balboa Park to Airport-Arrival Terminal - 5 ways to travel via train, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Balboa Park to Airport-Arrival Terminal by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, towncar, bus, or tram

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from San Diego to Santa AnaPacific Surfliner
4h 43m
$30–38
Drive 85.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Balboa Park to Airport-Arrival Terminal85.2 mi
1h 32m
$16–23
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from San Diego to Santa AnaAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 50m
Towncar
1. Take a town car from Balboa Park to Santa Ana Airport85 mi
1h 31m
$270–380
Line 7 bus, tram, bus, line 59 bus
1. Take the bus from Park Bl & Village Pl to Broadway & 1st Av7
2. Take the tram from Civic Center Station to Old Town Station
3. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Santa Ana Bus Stop
4. Take the bus from The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3 to Von Karman-Michelson59
4h 52m

Balboa Park to Airport-Arrival Terminal by foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)

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4h 43mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 103.2 mi
Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between Balboa Park, San Diego County, CA, USA and Airport-Arrival Terminal, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Santa Ana every 2 hours. Tickets cost $26–31 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from San Diego to Santa Ana once daily, and the journey takes 2h 5m.

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