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

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There are 5 ways to get from La Jolla to Santa Catalina Island by bus, ferry, train, plane, or tram

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallerybus bus FlixBus 2006 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    5h 50m
    $46–77

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    7h 44m
    $68–137

  3. Train, line 90 bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Irvinetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8 to Golden Lantern-Dana Point Harborbus bus 90
    3. Take the ferry from Dana Point to Avalonferry ferry
    8h 31m
    $66–116

  4. Line 30 bus, fly, tram, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Old Town Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SAN - LAX
    3. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Linetram tram
    4. Take the tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line to Downtown Long Beach Stationtram tram
    5. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    6h 41m
    $194–706

  5. Bus, ferry via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop

    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Long Beach Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    6h 54m
    $48–87

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration1h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$23Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from La Jolla to Santa Catalina Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 131.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA and Santa Catalina Island, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from La Jolla to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can take the line 30 bus to Gilman Dr & Myers Dr, walk to UCSD Central Campus Station, take the vehicle to UCSD Health La Jolla Station, walk to San Diego, take the bus to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery, walk to 1st & Shelter B N, take the line 121 bus to Catalina Landing N, walk to Long Beach, then take the ferry to Avalon. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Avalon via Old Town Transit Center, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Los Angeles, Union Station - Metro A-Line, Downtown Long Beach Station, and Long Beach in around 7h 44m.

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