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

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There are 6 ways to get from El Cajon to Santa Catalina Island by bus, ferry, train, tram, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallerybus bus FlixBus 2006
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    6h 1m
    $48–79

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    7h 46m
    $72–147

  3. Train, line 90 bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Irvinetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8 to Golden Lantern-Dana Point Harborbus bus 90
    3. Take the ferry from Dana Point to Avalonferry ferry
    8h 33m
    $66–126

  4. Tram to San Diego International Airport, fly, tram, ferry

    1. Take the tram from El Cajon Station to Old Town Stationtram tram
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SAN - LAX
    3. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Linetram tram
    4. Take the tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line to Downtown Long Beach Stationtram tram
    5. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    6h 43m
    $194–716

  5. Bus, ferry via Long Beach

    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Long Beach Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    6h 56m
    $48–97

  6. Bus to Imperial County Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane IPL - LAX
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    8h 9m
    $141–531

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration1h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$23Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from El Cajon to Santa Catalina Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 151.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from El Cajon to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can take the bus to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, take the bus to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery, walk to 1st & Shelter B N, take the line 121 bus to Catalina Landing N, walk to Long Beach, then take the ferry to Avalon. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from El Cajon Station to Avalon via Old Town Station, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Los Angeles, Union Station - Metro A-Line, Downtown Long Beach Station, and Long Beach in around 7h 46m.

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