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

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There are 3 ways to get from Escondido to Santa Catalina Island by tram, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Tram, train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the tram from Escondido Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Centertram tram
    2. Take the train from Oceanside to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Dana Point to Avalonferry ferry
    4h 50m
    $54–82

  2. Tram, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from Escondido Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Centertram tram
    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 21m
    $48–76

  3. Train, tram, ferry

    1. Take the train from Oceanside 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
    7h 14m
    $60–114

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  • Distance: 92.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from Escondido to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can take the vehicle to Oceanside Transit Center, walk to Oceanside, 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 vehicle from Escondido Transit Center to Avalon via Oceanside Transit Center, Oceanside, Los Angeles, Union Station - Metro A-Line, Downtown Long Beach Station, and Long Beach in around 7h 14m.

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