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

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There are 4 ways to get from Goleta to Santa Catalina Island by train, tram, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, tram, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Goleta 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 33m
    $67–120

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Isla Vista to Los Angelesbus bus Ans 6241
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    7h 38m

  3. Fly, tram, ferry

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SBA - 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
    5h 50m
    $372–553

  4. Bus, ferry via Los Angeles Airport (LAX)

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Take the bus from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Downtown Long Beach Stationbus bus 232
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    8h 18m
    $102–134

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration1h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$17Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Goleta to Santa Catalina Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 167.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Goleta to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can take the train to Los Angeles, 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 Hollister & Wendy's to Avalon via UCSB North Hall Outbound, Isla Vista, Los Angeles, Union Station - Metro A-Line, Downtown Long Beach Station, and Long Beach in around 7h 38m.

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