How to get from Lake Balboa to Fountain Valley by bus and train?

From Lake Balboa to Fountain Valley by bus and train

To get from Lake Balboa to Fountain Valley in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 165 bus from Vanowen / Balboa station to Burbank Airport South station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the 543 bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 3 station to Macarthur-Harbor station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 43 min. The bus and train schedule from Lake Balboa may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Fountain Valley on the Moovit app.

223min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 165165
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 543543
Walk to Fountain Valley
Leaves from Vanowen / Balboa

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Vanowen / Balboa
    ID 6825
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 165165
    Wait for bus
    165
    Burbank Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Burbank Airport South
    ID 10359
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Burbank Bob Hope Airport
    40 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
    82 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 3
    ID 1962
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 543543
    Wait for bus
    543
    Santa Ana - Harbor and Macarthur
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Macarthur-Harbor
    ID 6474
    52 min
  • 10
    Walk to Fountain Valley
    Walk to
    Fountain Valley
    0.73 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Lake Balboa to Fountain Valley by bus and train via 165, PACIFIC SURFLINER and 43

To get from Lake Balboa to Fountain Valley in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 165 bus from Vanowen / Balboa station to Burbank Airport South station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the 43 bus from Harbor-Santa Fe station to Harbor and Macarthur station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 1 min. The bus and train schedule from Lake Balboa may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Fountain Valley on the Moovit app.

241min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 165165
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 4343
Walk to Fountain Valley
Leaves from Vanowen / Balboa

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Vanowen / Balboa
    ID 6825
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 165165
    Wait for bus
    165
    Burbank Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Burbank Airport South
    ID 10359
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Burbank Bob Hope Airport
    40 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
    82 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harbor-Santa Fe
    ID 1833
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4343
    Wait for bus
    43
    Costa Mesa - 18th and Newport
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harbor and Macarthur
    ID 1207
    72 min
  • 10
    Walk to Fountain Valley
    Walk to
    Fountain Valley
    0.79 mi • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Lake Balboa to Fountain Valley

The distance between Lake Balboa, Los Angeles and Fountain Valley, Los Angeles is approximately 60.23 mi, which can typically be travelled in 223 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lake Balboa to Fountain Valley by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Lake Balboa to Fountain Valley

To check the bus and train schedule from Lake Balboa to Fountain Valley using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Lake Balboa) and destination (Fountain Valley), 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Lake Balboa to Fountain Valley by bus and train via 165, PACIFIC SURFLINER and 43

To get from Lake Balboa to Fountain Valley in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 165 bus from Vanowen / Balboa station to Burbank Airport South station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the 43 bus from Harbor-Santa Fe station to Harbor and Macarthur station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 1 min. The bus and train schedule from Lake Balboa may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Fountain Valley on the Moovit app.

241min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 165165
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 4343
Walk to Fountain Valley
Leaves from Vanowen / Balboa

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Vanowen / Balboa
    ID 6825
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 165165
    Wait for bus
    165
    Burbank Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Burbank Airport South
    ID 10359
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Burbank Bob Hope Airport
    40 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
    82 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harbor-Santa Fe
    ID 1833
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4343
    Wait for bus
    43
    Costa Mesa - 18th and Newport
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harbor and Macarthur
    ID 1207
    72 min
  • 10
    Walk to Fountain Valley
    Walk to
    Fountain Valley
    0.79 mi • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Lake Balboa to Fountain Valley?

    The fastest way takes 223 minutes, using Bus line 165, Train line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 543.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Lake Balboa to Fountain Valley?

    The alternative route takes 241 minutes, using Bus line 165, Train line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 43.

  • Is there a direct bus between Lake Balboa and Fountain Valley in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 43 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Lake Balboa to Fountain Valley in Los Angeles?

    The 165 bus line goes from Vanowen / Balboa station near Lake Balboa to Burbank Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Burbank Station station near Fountain Valley in Los Angeles.

  • How long does it take to travel from Lake Balboa to Fountain Valley in Los Angeles by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Lake Balboa and Fountain Valley in Los Angeles by bus and train is about 3 hr 43 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Lake Balboa to get to Fountain Valley in Los Angeles?

    Get on the 165 bus from the Vanowen / Balboa stop near Lake Balboa in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Lake Balboa and Fountain Valley in Los Angeles?

    Get off the bus at the Burbank Station stop, which is closest to Fountain Valley in Los Angeles.

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