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How to get fromBakersfield to Santa Catalina Islandby bus, tram, ferry, or plane

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

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  1. Bus, tram, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Downtown Long Beach Stationtram tram
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    5h 56m
    $67–99

  2. Bus, tram, ferry via San Fernando

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Fernandobus bus
    2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Downtown Long Beach Stationtram tram
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    6h 45m
    $50–84

  3. Fly, tram, ferry

    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane BFL - 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
    4h 49m
    $82–279

  4. Bus, ferry via Long Beach

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Long Beach Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    6h 18m
    $50–86

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallerybus bus FlixBus 2006
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    6h 26m
    $51–82

Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$26Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Bakersfield to Santa Catalina Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 167.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 56m

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

There is no direct connection from Bakersfield to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can take the bus to Los Angeles, walk to Union 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 bus from Bakersfield to Avalon via San Fernando, Van Nuys / Laurel Canyon, Sylmar Station, Sylmar / San Fernando, L.A. Union Station, Union Station - Metro A-Line, Downtown Long Beach Station, and Long Beach in around 6h 45m.

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