There are 4 ways to get from Los Angeles Union Station to Catalina Express by bus, tram, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza to Harbor Beacon Park and Ridebus Metro J Line
1h 6m$1–2Tram
- Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to 1st Street Stationtram Metro A Line
2h 3m$3–6Drive 24.4 mi
- Drive from Los Angeles Union Station to Catalina Expresscar 24.4 mi
28 min$5–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Los Angeles Union Station to Catalina Expresstaxi 24.4 mi
28 min$80–100
Los Angeles Union Station to Catalina Express by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles Union Station to Catalina Express is to bus which costs $1 - $2 and takes 1h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Los Angeles Union Station to Catalina Express is to drive which takes 28 min and costs $4 - $7.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza station and arriving at Harbor Beacon Park and Ride. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Los Angeles Union Station station to Catalina Express station. However, there are services departing from Union Station - Metro A-Line and arriving at 1st Street Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
The distance between Los Angeles Union Station and Catalina Express is 26 miles. The road distance is 24.6 miles.
The best way to get from Los Angeles Union Station to Catalina Express without a car is to bus which takes 1h 6m and costs $1 - $2.
The bus from Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza to Harbor Beacon Park and Ride takes 1h 1m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Los Angeles Union Station to Catalina Express bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza.
Los Angeles Union Station to Catalina Express train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Union Station - Metro A-Line.
Los Angeles Union Station to Catalina Express bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Harbor Beacon Park and Ride station.
What companies run services between Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles County, CA, USA and Catalina Express, CA, USA?
Metro Los Angeles operates a bus from Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza to Harbor Beacon Park and Ride every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 1h 1m. Alternatively, Metro Los Angeles operates a vehicle from Union Station - Metro A-Line to 1st Street Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 1h 4m.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to 1st Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza to Harbor Beacon Park and Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
Independent Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 800-521-8294
- Website
- lataxi.com
LA City Cab
- Phone
- +1 888-248-9222
- Website
- lacitycab.com
Rosie Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +1 805-258-8937
- Website
- rosietaxicab.com
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Travelling Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast by boat, bus, car and train, Getting to Milan from the airport, and Want to know more about Flixbus? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Los Angeles Union Station to Catalina Express train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at 1st Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles Union Station to Catalina Express is 25 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Los Angeles Union Station to Catalina Express.
There are 566+ hotels available in Catalina Express.


