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

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

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  1. Bus, tram, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus 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
    7h 5m
    $50–83

  2. Bus, train, tram, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus bus 10
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Pomona - Northtrain train
    3. Take the tram from Pomona North Station to Downtown Long Beach Stationtram tram
    4. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    9h 59m
    $38–60

  3. Line 11 bus, bus, line 460 bus, line 173 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Coachella Transit Hub to Town Center & Hahnbus bus 11 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14 to Norwalk Stationbus bus 460
    4. Take the bus from Norwalk Station Bay 11 to 1st & Shelter F Sbus bus 173 / ...
    5. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    10h 50m
    $68–102

  4. Fly, tram, ferry

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PSP - 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 14m
    $268–702

  5. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fontana to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    8h 40m
    $84–121

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$25Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Coachella to Santa Catalina Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 186.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 5m

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

There is no direct connection from Coachella to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can take the line 11 bus to Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy, walk to Indio Bus Station, take the bus to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, 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 Coachella Transit Hub to Avalon via Town Center & Hahn, Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 5, Fullerton Park And Ride Dock 8, Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14, Norwalk Station, Norwalk Station Bay 11, 1st & Shelter F S, and Long Beach in around 10h 50m.

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