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

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

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  1. Bus, tram, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    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
    7h 10m
    $67–100

  2. Bus, train, tram, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus bus 10
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Pomona - Northtrain train
    3. Take the tram from Pomona North Station to Downtown Long Beach Stationtram tram
    4. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    10h 6m
    $38–60

  3. Bus, line 173 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs 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
    8h 26m
    $63–93

  4. Fly, ferry

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PSP - LAX
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    4h 49m
    $197–619

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

Map of how to get from Palm Springs to Santa Catalina Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 170.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 10m

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

There is no direct connection from Palm Springs to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can take the bus to Fullerton Amtrak Station, walk to Fullerton, take the train to L.A. Union Station, 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 Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Avalon via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 5, Fullerton Park And Ride Dock 8, Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14, Norwalk Station, Norwalk Station Bay 11, 1st & Shelter F S, and Long Beach in around 8h 26m.

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