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How to get fromLos Angeles to Catalinaby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus, shuttle, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Los Angeles to Catalina by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus, shuttle, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    12h 19m
    $277–424

  2. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Apt, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Apt (SCF)plane plane BUR - SCF
    2. Take the bus from Tempe to Tucson Downtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from 6th Av/Pennington to Rancho Vistoso/Pusch Mountain Viewbus bus
    8h 31m
    $66–307

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Tucson Downtownbus bus FlixBus 2040 / ...
    12h 19m
    $78–130

  4. Drive  479.5 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Catalinacar car 479.5 mi
    7h 49m
    $82–119

  5. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Tucson, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane LAX - TUS
    2. Take the bus from Bombardier/Aeropark Blvd to Rancho Vistoso/Pusch Mountain Viewbus bus
    7h 38m
    $338–713

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Phoenix, shuttle

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane LAX - PHX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Tucson Amtrak Stationshuttle bus
    8h 6m
    $237–467

  7. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Phoenix, shuttle

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane BUR - PHX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Tucson Amtrak Stationshuttle bus
    8h 13m
    $181–403

  8. Fly Long Beach Airport to Phoenix, shuttle

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane LGB - PHX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Tucson Amtrak Stationshuttle bus
    9h 44m
    $200–550

  9. Train, line 43 bus, line 76 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Tucson, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor And Macarthurbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Macarthur-Harbor to Airport-Arrival Terminalbus bus
    4. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane SNA - TUS
    5. Take the bus from Bombardier/Aeropark Blvd to Rancho Vistoso/Pusch Mountain Viewbus bus
    10h 18m
    $88–465

Los Angeles to Catalina by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration12h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$277Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 520.6 mi
  • Duration: 12h 19m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Catalina, AZ, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Tucson Amtrak Station 6 times a week. Tickets cost $270–430 and the journey takes 9h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to SS/Hawser St/Oracle via Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd), 24th St Station, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, 6th Av/Pennington, and SS/Rancho Vistoso/Pusch Mountain View in around 12h 19m.

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