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

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

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  1. Bus, ferry via Tijuana

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ensenada to Tijuana International Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallerybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    8h 27m
    $84–157

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ensenada to Tijuanabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Long Beach Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    10h 43m
    $67–117

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Ensenada to Tijuana International Airportbus 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
    10h 31m
    $105–219

  4. Bus to Imperial County Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Ensenada to Mexicalibus 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
    9h 9m
    $149–544

  5. Bus, line 4 bus to San Diego International Airport, fly, tram, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Ensenada to Tijuana International Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cross Border Xpress to San Diego Airport - Rental Car Terminalbus bus
    3. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SAN - LAX
    4. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Linetram tram
    5. Take the tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line to Downtown Long Beach Stationtram tram
    6. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    9h 29m
    $222–761

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

Map of how to get from Ensenada to Santa Catalina Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 226.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 27m

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

There is no direct connection from Ensenada to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can take the bus to Tijuana International Airport, walk to Cross Border Xpress, take the line 5 bus to SYMD - San Ysidro Station, walk to San Ysidro Bus Terminal, 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 bus from Ensenada to Avalon via Tijuana International Airport, Cross Border Xpress, SYMD - San Ysidro Station, San Ysidro 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 10h 31m.

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