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How to get fromDesert Hot Springs to Santa Catalina Islandby bus, tram, ferry, train, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Desert Hot Springs to Santa Catalina Island by bus, tram, ferry, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, tram, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs North to Los Angeles Union Stationbus 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 20m
    $72–106

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Palm Springs Station to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    7h 11m
    $89–151

  3. 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 1m
    $227–654

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 Desert Hot Springs to Santa Catalina Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 166.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Desert Hot Springs, CA, USA and Santa Catalina Island, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Desert Hot Springs to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can take the taxi to Palm Springs North, take the bus to Los Angeles Union Station, 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 vehicle from Desert Hot Springs to Avalon via Palm Springs Station, Los Angeles, Union Station - Metro A-Line, Downtown Long Beach Station, and Long Beach in around 7h 11m.

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