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There are 4 ways to get from Irvine Spectrum to Balboa Island by bus, taxi, or car

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Line 86 bus, line 57 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Alton-Irvine Center to Sunflower-Bristol86
2. Take the bus from Bristol-Sunflower to Newport Center West-Santa Barbara57
1h 26m
$4
Drive 11.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Irvine Spectrum to Balboa Island11.2 mi
15 min
$3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Irvine Spectrum to Balboa Island11.2 mi
15 min
$35–45
Line 86 bus, line 55 bus
1. Take the bus from Alton-Irvine Center to Sunflower-Bristol86
2. Take the bus from Bristol-Sunflower to Bayside-Ent 919 Newport55
1h 51m
$4

Irvine Spectrum to Balboa Island by bus

70Weekly Buses

1h 26mAverage Duration

$4Cheapest Price

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Distance: 16.2 mi
Duration: 1h 26m

What companies run services between Irvine Spectrum, CA, USA and Balboa Island, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Alton-Irvine Center to Newport Center West-Santa Barbara via Sunflower-Bristol and Bristol-Sunflower in around 1h 26m.

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