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How to get fromGaslamp Quarter Station to Santa Catalina Islandby bus, ferry, train, tram, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Gaslamp Quarter Station 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 2017
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    4h 55m
    $46–73

  2. Train, tram, ferry

    1. Take the train from San Diego 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 22m
    $69–129

  3. Fly, tram, ferry

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SAN - LAX
    2. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Linetram tram
    3. Take the tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line to Downtown Long Beach Stationtram tram
    4. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    6h 15m
    $194–606

  4. Bus, ferry via Long Beach

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Long Beach Bus Stationbus bus Tijuana
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    5h 43m
    $52–82

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

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration1h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$22Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Gaslamp Quarter Station to Santa Catalina Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 141.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Gaslamp Quarter Station, CA, USA and Santa Catalina Island, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Gaslamp Quarter Station to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can walk to San Diego, 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 Gaslamp Quarter Station to Avalon via Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, Los Angeles, Union Station - Metro A-Line, Downtown Long Beach Station, and Long Beach in around 7h 22m.

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