How to get from Balboa-Island to Harbor City, CA by bus and ferry?

From Balboa-Island to Harbor City, CA by bus and ferry

To get from Balboa-Island to Harbor City, CA you’ll need to take 2 ferry lines and one bus line: take the CATALINA FLYER ferry from Newport Beach station to Catalina station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CATALINA EXPRESS ferry and finally take the METRO J bus from Harbor Beacon Park and Ride station to Harbor Fwy / Pacific Coast Highway station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 47 min. The ride fare is $78.75. The bus and ferry schedule from Balboa-Island may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Harbor City, CA on the Moovit app.

227min$78.75
Walk to ferry station
Ferry - CATALINA FLYERCATALINA FLYER
Ferry - CATALINA EXPRESSCATALINA EXPRESS
Bus - METRO J
Walk to Harbor City, CA
Leaves from Newport Beach

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Newport Beach
    860 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Ferry - CATALINA FLYERCATALINA FLYER
    Wait for ferry
    CATALINA FLYER
    Catalina
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Catalina
    75 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Avalon Catalina Express
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Ferry - CATALINA EXPRESSCATALINA EXPRESS
    Wait for ferry
    CATALINA EXPRESS
    San Pedro
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    San Pedro Port
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harbor Beacon Park and Ride
    ID 3124
    0.58 mi • 12 min
  • 8
    Bus - METRO J
    Wait for bus
    METRO J
    El Monte Station - Downtown LA / J Line
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harbor Fwy / Pacific Coast Highway
    ID 141079
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to Harbor City, CA
    Walk to
    Harbor City, CA
    1.55 mi • 32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Balboa-Island to Harbor City, CA

The distance between Balboa-Island and Harbor City, CA is approximately 79.51 mi, which can typically be travelled in 227 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Balboa-Island to Harbor City, CA by bus and ferry, so no matter how you choose to travel in Harbor City – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Ferry schedule from Balboa-Island to Harbor City, CA

To check the bus and ferry schedule from Balboa-Island to Harbor City, CA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Balboa-Island) and destination (Harbor City, CA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and ferry routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and ferry, 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 ferry schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Balboa-Island to Harbor City, CA?

    The fastest way takes 227 minutes, using Ferry line CATALINA FLYER, Ferry line CATALINA EXPRESS, Bus line METRO J.

  • Is there a direct ferry between Balboa-Island and Harbor City, CA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 ferry lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 47 min.

  • Which ferry line goes from Balboa-Island to Harbor City, CA?

    The CATALINA FLYER ferry line goes from Newport Beach station near Balboa-Island in Newport Beach to Catalina station. From there you’ll have to take one ferry line and one bus line till Catalina station near Harbor City, CA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Balboa-Island to Harbor City, CA by ferry and bus?

    The total travel time between Balboa-Island and Harbor City, CA by ferry and bus is about 3 hr 47 min.

  • Where do I get on the ferry near Balboa-Island to get to Harbor City, CA?

    Get on the CATALINA FLYER ferry from the Newport Beach station near Balboa-Island in Newport Beach.

  • Where do I get off the ferry when travelling between Balboa-Island and Harbor City, CA?

    Get off the ferry at the Catalina stop, which is closest to Harbor City, CA.

  • How much is the total ferry and bus fare from Balboa-Island to Harbor City, CA?

    The ride from Balboa-Island to Harbor City, CA costs $78.75.

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