What is the cheapest way to get from Catalina to Long Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Catalina to Long Beach is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Catalina to Long Beach?

The fastest way to get from Catalina to Long Beach is to bus and fly which takes 6h 43m and costs $160 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Catalina and Long Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from Catalina to Long Beach. However, there are services departing from SS/Hawser St/Oracle and arriving at Los Angeles via Rancho Vistoso/Pusch Mountain View and Tucson. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Catalina and Long Beach?

No, there is no direct train from Catalina station to Long Beach station. However, there are services departing from Tucson Amtrak Station and arriving at 1st Street Station via Union Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 20m.

How far is it from Catalina to Long Beach?

The distance between Catalina and Long Beach is 482 miles. The road distance is 482.3 miles.

How do I travel from Catalina to Long Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Catalina to Long Beach without a car is to bus via Drexel-Alvernon which takes 13h 50m and costs $90 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Catalina to Long Beach?

It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Catalina to Long Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Catalina to Long Beach bus from?

Catalina to Long Beach bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from Tucson station.

Where do I catch the Catalina to Long Beach train from?

Catalina to Long Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tucson Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Catalina to Long Beach?

The best way to get from Catalina to Long Beach is to bus via Drexel-Alvernon which takes 13h 50m and costs $90 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $300 and takes 14h 20m.

Where does the Catalina to Long Beach bus arrive?

Catalina to Long Beach bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Where does the Catalina to Long Beach train arrive?

Catalina to Long Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Catalina to Long Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Catalina to Long Beach is 482 miles. It takes approximately 8h 4m to drive from Catalina to Long Beach.

Where can I stay near Long Beach?

There are 870+ hotels available in Long Beach.

Catalina to Long Beach - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, car, and tram

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There are 9 ways to get from Catalina to Long Beach by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), car, tram, or shuttle

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Bus to Tucson, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County
best
1. Take the bus from Rancho Vistoso/Pusch Mountain View to Bombardier/Aeropark Blvdbus
2. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane TUS - SNA
6h 43m
$160–580
Drive 479.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Catalina to Long Beachcar 479.5 mi
8h 4m
$88–127
Bus via Drexel-Alvernon
1. Take the bus from Tucson to Los Angelesbus Lxus 2202 / ...
13h 50m
$94–135
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Texas Eagle / ...
14h 20m
$132–292
Bus to Tucson, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, tram
1. Take the bus from Rancho Vistoso/Pusch Mountain View to Bombardier/Aeropark Blvdbus
2. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane TUS - LAX
3. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Linetram
4. Take the tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line to 1st Street Stationtram
7h 19m
$344–756
Shuttle to Phoenix, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County
1. Take a shuttle bus from Tucson Amtrak Station to Sky Harbor International Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane PHX - SNA
7h 7m
$280–795
Shuttle to Phoenix, fly to Long Beach Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Tucson Amtrak Station to Sky Harbor International Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane PHX - LGB
7h 52m
$172–357
Shuttle to Phoenix, fly to Los Angeles International Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Tucson Amtrak Station to Sky Harbor International Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane PHX - LAX
8h 1m
$234–381
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tucson to Huntington Parkbus Guadalajara
14h 41m
$92–124

Catalina to Long Beach by bus, train, and tram (Amtrak)

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14h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 479 mi
Duration: 6h 43m

What companies run services between Catalina, AZ, USA and Long Beach, CA, USA?

Limousine Express operates a bus from Tucson to Los Angeles 3 times a day. Tickets cost $65–100 and the journey takes 9h 48m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Los Angeles 6 times a week. Tickets cost $130–290 and the journey takes 10h 20m.

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