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How to get fromBaja California to Santa Catalina Islandby bus, ferry, train, plane, or tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Baja California to Santa Catalina Island by bus, ferry, train, plane, or tram

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  1. Bus, ferry via San Ysidro Bus Terminal

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    1. Take the bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallerybus bus FlixBus 2017 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    5h 18m
    $50–83

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    8h 10m
    $73–148

  3. Fly from Imperial County Airport, tram, ferry

    1. Fly from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane IPL - 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 41m
    $121–497

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Long Beach Bus Stationbus bus Tijuana
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    8h 20m
    $72–112

  5. Tram to San Diego International Airport, fly, tram, ferry

    1. Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to America Plaza Stationtram tram
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SAN - LAX
    3. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Linetram tram
    4. Take the tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line to Downtown Long Beach Stationtram tram
    5. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    6h 58m
    $197–722

Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration1h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Baja California to Santa Catalina Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 160.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Baja California, Mexico and Santa Catalina Island, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Baja California to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can drive to San Ysidro Bus Terminal, take the bus to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery, walk to 1st & Shelter B N, take the line 121 bus to Catalina Landing N, walk to Long Beach, then take the ferry to Avalon. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Tijuana to Avalon via San Ysidro Station, America Plaza Station, San Diego, Los Angeles, Union Station - Metro A-Line, Downtown Long Beach Station, and Long Beach in around 8h 10m.

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