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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

    best
    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
    $58–112

  2. Line 11 bus, bus, tram, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Hollister & Pine to Transit Centerbus bus 11 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Downtown Long Beach Stationtram tram
    4. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    8h 25m
    $46–72

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    7h 41m
    $114–154

  4. 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 44m
    $332–553

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration56 minAverage Duration
Ticket$18Cheapest Price
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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 Santa Barbara Airport to Avalon via LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, Los Angeles Union Station, Long Beach Bus Station, Long Beach Blvd & 16th SW, 1st & Shelter G S, and Long Beach in around 7h 41m.

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