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How to get fromMurrieta to Santa Catalina Islandby taxi, ferry, bus, train, or tram

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There are 4 ways to get from Murrieta to Santa Catalina Island by taxi, ferry, bus, train, or tram

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  1. Taxi, ferry

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Murrieta to Dana Pointtaxi taxi
    2. Take the ferry from Dana Point to Avalonferry ferry Dana Point
    2h 31m
    $205–252

  2. Bus, train, tram, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Jefferson + Town Square to Corona Transit Centerbus bus 206
    2. Take the train from Corona - North Main to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Downtown Long Beach Stationtram tram
    4. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    6h 41m
    $40–63

  3. Bus, train, line 90 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Jefferson + Town Square to Corona Transit Centerbus bus 206
    2. Take the train from Corona - North Main to Tustintrain train
    3. Take the bus from Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8 to Golden Lantern-Dana Point Harborbus bus 90
    4. Take the ferry from Dana Point to Avalonferry ferry
    7h 15m
    $40–61

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Temecula Bus Stop to San Diegobus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Diego to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallerybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    8h 35m
    $54–90

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 82.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 31m

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

There is no direct connection from Murrieta to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can take the taxi to Dana Point then take the ferry to Avalon. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jefferson + Town Square to Avalon via Corona Transit Center, Corona - North Main, L.A. Union Station, Union Station - Metro A-Line, Downtown Long Beach Station, and Long Beach in around 6h 41m.

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