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How to get fromPalm Desert to Santa Catalina Islandby bus, ferry, train, plane, or tram

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

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  1. Bus, ferry via Los Angeles

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    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus FlixBus 2054
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    7h 37m
    $50–83

  2. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CAbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    7h 37m
    $95–142

  3. Fly, tram, ferry

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PSP - LAX
    2. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Linetram tram
    3. Take the tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line to Downtown Long Beach Stationtram tram
    4. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    5h 2m
    $229–657

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    7h 53m
    $50–88

  5. Bus, line 173 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Norwalk Station Bay 11 to 1st & Shelter F Sbus bus 173 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    9h 1m
    $68–100

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$25Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 194.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from Palm Desert to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can take the line 11 bus to Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, walk to Indio Bus Station, take the bus to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, 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 vehicle from Palm Desert to Avalon via Indio, CA, San Bernardino, CA, San Bernardino - Downtown, L.A. Union Station, Union Station - Metro A-Line, Downtown Long Beach Station, and Long Beach in around 7h 37m.

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