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How to get fromJoshua Tree National Park to Santa Catalina Islandby bus, ferry, or plane

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There are 2 ways to get from Joshua Tree National Park to Santa Catalina Island by bus, ferry, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from 29 Palms Transit Center to Palm Springs Airportbus bus 15
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    9h 33m
    $82–123

  2. Bus, fly, ferry

    1. Take the bus from 29 Palms Transit Center to Palm Springs Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PSP - LAX
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    7h 1m
    $197–621

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$26Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Joshua Tree National Park to Santa Catalina Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 225 mi
  • Duration: 9h 33m

What companies run services between Joshua Tree National Park, CA, USA and Santa Catalina Island, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Joshua Tree National Park to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can walk to 29 Palms Transit Center, take the bus to Palm Springs Airport, take the bus to Fullerton Amtrak Station, walk to Fullerton, take the train to L.A. Union Station, 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 walk to 29 Palms Transit Center, take the bus to Palm Springs Airport, walk to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), walk to LAX Terminal 6 Lower Level, take the bus to Metro Transit Center Bay 2, walk to LAX / Metro Transit Center, take the vehicle to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Line, walk to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line, take the vehicle to Downtown Long Beach Station, walk to Long Beach, then take the ferry to Avalon.

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