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How to get fromAvila Beach to Santa Catalina Islandby plane, ferry, train, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Avila Beach to Santa Catalina Island by plane, ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Fly, 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 ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    5h 11m
    $286–532

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbarabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    10h 53m
    $121–180

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    9h 17m
    $136–240

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 Avila Beach to Santa Catalina Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 220.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Avila Beach, CA, USA and Santa Catalina Island, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Avila Beach 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 Avila Beach to Avalon via San Luis Obispo, Los Angeles, Union Station - Metro A-Line, Downtown Long Beach Station, and Long Beach in around 9h 17m.

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