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

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There are 5 ways to get from Oceanside to Santa Catalina Island by train, ferry, bus, or tram

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the ferry from Dana Point to Avalonferry ferry Dana Point
    3h 15m
    $53–75

  2. Train, line 90 bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Tustintrain train
    2. Take the bus from Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8 to Golden Lantern-Dana Point Harborbus bus 90
    3. Take the ferry from Dana Point to Avalonferry ferry
    5h 25m
    $41–59

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Long Beach Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    4h 45m
    $48–71

  4. Train, tram, ferry

    1. Take the train from Oceanside 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
    5h 26m
    $58–104

  5. Train, line 90 bus, ferry via Irvine

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Irvinetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8 to Golden Lantern-Dana Point Harborbus bus 90
    3. Take the ferry from Dana Point to Avalonferry ferry
    6h 12m
    $47–68

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 71 mi
  • Duration: 3h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Oceanside to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can take the train to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, take the taxi to Dana Point, then take the ferry to Avalon. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Avalon via Long Beach Bus Station, Long Beach Blvd & 16th SW, 1st & Shelter B N, Catalina Landing N, and Long Beach in around 4h 45m.

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