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

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the ferry from Dana Point to Avalonferry ferry Dana Point
    4h 38m
    $62–99

  2. Line 101 bus, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Gilman Dr & Myers Drbus bus 101
    2. Take the bus from San Diego to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallerybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    6h 18m
    $48–77

  3. Train, tram, ferry

    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train
    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
    6h 44m
    $62–124

  4. Train, line 90 bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Oceanside 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
    7h 46m
    $48–73

  5. Line 101 bus, bus, ferry via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus bus 101
    2. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Long Beach Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    6h 19m
    $48–75

  6. Train, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SAN - LAX
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    6h 41m
    $184–858

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

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration1h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$24Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Encinitas to Santa Catalina Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 89.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Encinitas to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can take the line 101 bus to Hwy 101 & Plaza St, walk to Solana Beach Amtrak Station, take the train to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, take the taxi to Dana Point, then take the ferry to Avalon. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Avalon via Gilman Dr & Myers Dr, UCSD Central Campus Station, UCSD Health La Jolla Station, San Diego, Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery, 1st & Shelter B N, Catalina Landing N, and Long Beach in around 6h 18m.

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