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How to get fromMorro Bay to Santa Catalina Islandby train, ferry, bus, plane, or tram

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There are 4 ways to get from Morro Bay to Santa Catalina Island by train, ferry, bus, plane, or tram

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    11h 26m
    $103–201

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbarabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    12h 3m
    $83–132

  3. Bus, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, tram, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Morro Bay Park to Government Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SBP - 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
    7h 37m
    $255–495

  4. Fly to San Diego International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SBP - SAN
    2. Take the bus from San Diego to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallerybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    10h
    $219–429

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration1h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$21Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Morro Bay to Santa Catalina Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 292 mi
  • Duration: 11h 26m

What companies run services between Morro Bay, CA, USA and Santa Catalina Island, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Morro Bay to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can take the bus to Government Center, walk to Downtown Transit Center, take the bus to Santa Barbara at Church, walk to San Luis Obispo, 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 bus from Morro Bay Park to Avalon via Government Center, Downtown Transit Center, Santa Barbara at Church, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Los Angeles Union Station, Union Station - Metro A-Line, Downtown Long Beach Station, and Long Beach in around 12h 3m.

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