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How to get fromArroyo Grande to Santa Catalina Islandby plane, tram, ferry, or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Arroyo Grande to Santa Catalina Island by plane, tram, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly, tram, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SBP - LAX
    2. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Linetram tram
    3. Take the tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line to Downtown Long Beach Stationtram tram
    4. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    5h 12m
    $291–538

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Grover Beach Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    8h 50m
    $107–201

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration1h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$21Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Arroyo Grande to Santa Catalina Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 221.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 12m

What companies run services between Arroyo Grande, CA, USA and Santa Catalina Island, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Arroyo Grande to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can take the taxi to San-Luis-Obispo-County-Apt-Airport-SBP airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), walk to LAX Terminal 6 Lower Level, take the bus to Metro Transit Center Bay 2, walk to LAX / Metro Transit Center, take the vehicle to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Line, walk to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line, take the vehicle to Downtown Long Beach Station, walk to Long Beach, then take the ferry to Avalon. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Arroyo Grande to Avalon via Grover Beach Amtrak, Los Angeles, Union Station - Metro A-Line, Downtown Long Beach Station, and Long Beach in around 8h 50m.

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