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

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

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  1. Train, tram, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Irvine to Los Angelestrain 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 31m
    $44–76

  2. Line 90 bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8 to Golden Lantern-Dana Point Harborbus bus 90
    2. Take the ferry from Dana Point to Avalonferry ferry Dana Point
    4h 31m
    $38–55

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Long Beach Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0900 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    5h 19m
    $42–63

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lake Forest to Santa Catalina Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 99.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Lake Forest, Orange County, CA, USA and Santa Catalina Island, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Lake Forest to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can take the train to Los Angeles, 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 train from Irvine to Avalon via Tustin, Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8, Golden Lantern-Dana Point Harbor, and Dana Point in around 4h 31m.

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