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

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There are 7 ways to get from Indio to Santa Catalina Island by bus, tram, ferry, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, tram, ferry via Los Angeles

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    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus
    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
    5h 45m
    $50–127

  2. Bus, tram, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    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 1m
    $51–131

  3. Bus, train, tram, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Indio to San Bernardinobus bus
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    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
    7h 40m
    $64–152

  4. Fly Palm Springs International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, tram, ferry

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PSP - 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 12m
    $285–737

  5. Bus, ferry via Compton

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Parkbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pacific / Florence to Artesia Stationbus bus 60
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    7h 10m
    $83–164

  6. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Indio to Downtown Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 7th / Maple to 1st / Pinebus bus 60
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    7h 27m
    $59–160

  7. Bus to Imperial County Airport, fly to Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR)plane plane IPL - HHR
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    7h 4m
    $196–315

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$27Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Indio to Santa Catalina Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 182.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Indio to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can take the bus to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, 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 Indio Bus Station to Avalon via Los Angeles Union Station, Union Station - Metro A-Line, Downtown Long Beach Station, and Long Beach in around 6h 1m.

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