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

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

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  1. Ferry

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Catalina Flyer - Newport Beach to Catalina Flyer - Avalonferry ferry Newport
    1h 51m
    $93–102

  2. Line 79 bus, line 1 bus, line 93 bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Culver-Michelson to Newport Trans Ctr Dock 2bus bus 79
    2. Take the bus from Newport Trans Ctr Dock 5 to 7Th-Channelbus bus 1
    3. Take the bus from 7th & VA Hospital NW to 1st & Shelter E Sbus bus 93 / ...
    4. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    5h 17m
    $34–51

  3. Train, tram, ferry

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain 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
    4h 26m
    $39–59

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Irvine to Santa Catalina Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 46.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 51m

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

Catalina Flyer operates a ferry from Catalina Flyer - Newport Beach to Catalina Flyer - Avalon once daily. Tickets cost $47 and the journey takes 1h 30m.

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