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How to get fromPismo Beach to Santa Catalina Islandby plane, ferry, train, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Pismo Beach to Santa Catalina Island by plane, ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Fly, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SBP - LAX
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    5h 8m
    $283–528

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Grover Beach Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    8h 49m
    $105–199

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    10h 27m
    $125–165

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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Map of how to get from Pismo Beach to Santa Catalina Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 219.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

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

There is no direct connection from Pismo Beach to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can take the taxi to San-Luis-Obispo-County-Apt-Airport-SBP airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), walk to LAX Terminal 6 Lower Level, take the bus to Metro Transit Center Bay 2, walk to LAX / Metro Transit Center, take the vehicle to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Line, walk to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks 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 Pismo Beach to Avalon via Grover Beach Amtrak, Los Angeles, Union Station - Metro A-Line, Downtown Long Beach Station, and Long Beach in around 8h 49m.

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