How to get from Santa Monica Pier to Balboa Island Ferry by bus and train?

From Santa Monica Pier to Balboa Island Ferry by bus and train

To get from Santa Monica Pier to Balboa Island Ferry in Newport Beach, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 33 bus from 2nd / Broadway station to Gateway Plaza & Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the 47 bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 6 station to Balboa-23rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 42 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and train schedule from Santa Monica Pier may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Balboa Island Ferry on the Moovit app.

282min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3333
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 4747
Walk to Balboa Island Ferry
Leaves from 2nd / Broadway

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    2nd / Broadway
    ID 3160
    90 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3333
    Wait for bus
    33
    Downtown La - Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gateway Plaza & Union Station
    92 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Fullerton Station
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 6
    ID 8442
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4747
    Wait for bus
    47
    Newport Beach - Balboa and 23rd
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Balboa-23rd
    ID 4884
    95 min
  • 10
    Walk to Balboa Island Ferry
    Walk to
    Balboa Island Ferry
    Palm Street
    1.86 mi • 38 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Santa Monica Pier to Balboa Island Ferry

The distance between Santa Monica Pier, Newport Beach and Balboa Island Ferry, Newport Beach is approximately 68.25 mi, which can typically be travelled in 282 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santa Monica Pier to Balboa Island Ferry by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Newport Beach – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Santa Monica Pier to Balboa Island Ferry

To check the bus and train schedule from Santa Monica Pier to Balboa Island Ferry using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Santa Monica Pier) and destination (Balboa Island Ferry), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Santa Monica Pier to Balboa Island Ferry?

    The fastest way takes 282 minutes, using Bus line 33, Train line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 47.

  • Is there a direct bus between Santa Monica Pier and Balboa Island Ferry?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 42 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Santa Monica Pier to Balboa Island Ferry?

    The 33 bus line goes from 2nd / Broadway station near Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica to Gateway Plaza & Union Station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Gateway Plaza & Union Station near Balboa Island Ferry in Newport Beach.

  • How long does it take to travel from Santa Monica Pier to Balboa Island Ferry by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica and Balboa Island Ferry in Newport Beach by bus and train is about 4 hr 42 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Santa Monica Pier to get to Balboa Island Ferry?

    Get on the 33 bus from the 2nd / Broadway stop near Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Santa Monica Pier and Balboa Island Ferry?

    Get off the bus at the Gateway Plaza & Union Station, which is closest to Balboa Island Ferry in Newport Beach.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Santa Monica Pier to Balboa Island Ferry?

    The ride from Santa Monica Pier to Balboa Island Ferry costs $1.75.

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