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How to get fromJoshua Tree to Santa Catalina Islandby car, train, ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Joshua Tree to Santa Catalina Island by car, train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Drive, train, ferry

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    1. Drive from Joshua Tree to Redlands - Universitycar car
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    7h 41m
    $57–87

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd 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 17m
    $82–123

  3. Bus to Palm Springs International Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd 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
    6h 45m
    $167–621

  4. Bus, line 460 bus, line 173 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd 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 bus from Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14 to Norwalk Stationbus bus 460
    4. Take the bus from Norwalk Station Bay 11 to 1st & Shelter F Sbus bus 173 / ...
    5. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    10h 33m
    $78–116

  5. Drive, bus to Imperial County Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Drive from Joshua Tree to Indio Bus Stationcar car
    2. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Fly from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane IPL - LAX
    4. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    8h 46m
    $143–502

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$25Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Joshua Tree to Santa Catalina Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 185 mi
  • Duration: 7h 41m

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

There is no direct connection from Joshua Tree to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can drive to Redlands - University, take the train to San Bernardino - Downtown, 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 take a bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Avalon via Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton, L.A. Union Station, Union Station - Metro A-Line, Downtown Long Beach Station, and Long Beach in around 9h 17m.

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