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

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

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus FlixBus 2054
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    7h 35m
    $65–105

  2. Bus, ferry #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0850
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    9h 16m
    $63–110

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to El Cajon Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    9h 51m
    $88–176

  4. Fly, ferry

    1. Fly from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane IPL - LAX
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    5h 13m
    $126–501

  5. Bus, ferry via San Diego

    1. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Diego to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallerybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    8h 6m
    $65–110

Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration1h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 267.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 35m

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

There is no direct connection from El Centro to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can 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 El Centro Bus Stop to Avalon via El Cajon Transit Center, El Cajon Station, 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 9h 51m.

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