What is the cheapest way to get from Catalina to Del Mar?

The cheapest way to get from Catalina to Del Mar is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Catalina to Del Mar?

The fastest way to get from Catalina to Del Mar is to drive which takes 6h 43m and costs $70 - $110.

Is there a direct train between Catalina and Del Mar?

No, there is no direct train from Catalina station to Del Mar station. However, there are services departing from Tucson Amtrak Station and arriving at Solana Beach Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 48m.

How far is it from Catalina to Del Mar?

The distance between Catalina and Del Mar is 453 miles. The road distance is 419.1 miles.

How do I travel from Catalina to Del Mar without a car?

The best way to get from Catalina to Del Mar without a car is to train which takes 16h 48m and costs $320 - $550.

How long does it take to get from Catalina to Del Mar?

It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Catalina to Del Mar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Catalina to Del Mar bus from?

Catalina to Del Mar bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tucson Downtown station.

Where do I catch the Catalina to Del Mar train from?

Catalina to Del Mar train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tucson Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Catalina to Del Mar?

The best way to get from Catalina to Del Mar is to train which takes 16h 48m and costs $320 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 19h 40m.

Where does the Catalina to Del Mar bus arrive?

Catalina to Del Mar bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station.

What is the time difference between Catalina and Del Mar?

Del Mar is 1h behind Catalina. It is currently 4:50 PM in Catalina and 3:50 PM in Del Mar.

Where does the Catalina to Del Mar train arrive?

Catalina to Del Mar train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Catalina to Del Mar?

Yes, the driving distance between Catalina to Del Mar is 419 miles. It takes approximately 6h 43m to drive from Catalina to Del Mar.

Where can I stay near Del Mar?

There are 537+ hotels available in Del Mar.

Catalina to Del Mar - 7 ways to travel via train, shuttle, plane, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Catalina and Del Mar?

No, there is no direct bus from Catalina to Del Mar. However, there are services departing from SS/Hawser St/Oracle and arriving at Camino Del Mar & 15th St via Rancho Vistoso/Pusch Mountain View, Tucson Downtown, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, Los Angeles and Hwy 101 & Plaza St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 40m.

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There are 7 ways to get from Catalina to Del Mar by shuttle, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, bus, train, or tram

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Shuttle to Phoenix, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Tucson Amtrak Station to Sky Harbor International Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane PHX - CLD
7h 4m
$215–470
Drive 416.7 mi
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1. Drive from Catalina to Del Marcar 416.7 mi
6h 43m
$72–103
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Texas Eagle / ...
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
16h 48m
$327–520
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tucson Downtown to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus
3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus
19h 40m
Bus to Tucson, fly to San Diego International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Rancho Vistoso/Pusch Mountain View to Bombardier/Aeropark Blvdbus
2. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane TUS - SAN
3. Take the train from San Diego to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 33m
$78–422
Shuttle to Phoenix, fly to San Diego International Airport, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Tucson Amtrak Station to Sky Harbor International Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane PHX - SAN
3. Take the train from San Diego to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 9m
$223–337
Bus, tram
1. Take the bus from Tucson to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus El Paso
2. Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to UTC Stationtram Blue
22h 26m
$142–213

Catalina to Del Mar by bus and train (Amtrak)

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16h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 450 mi
Duration: 7h 4m

What companies run services between Catalina, AZ, USA and Del Mar, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from SS/Hawser St/Oracle to Camino Del Mar & 15th St via Rancho Vistoso/Pusch Mountain View, 6th Av/Pennington, Tucson Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Plaza St in around 16h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from SS/Hawser St/Oracle to Camino Del Mar & 15th St via Rancho Vistoso/Pusch Mountain View, Tucson Downtown, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Plaza St in around 19h 40m.

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