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How to get fromPlayas de Tijuana to Santa Catalina Islandby bus, ferry, train, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Playas de Tijuana to Santa Catalina Island by bus, ferry, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallerybus bus FlixBus 2017 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    5h 23m
    $51–85

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    8h 11m
    $74–149

  3. Drive, fly, ferry

    1. Drive from Playas de Tijuana to San-Diego-Airport-SANcar car
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SAN - LAX
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    5h 13m
    $197–708

  4. Bus, ferry via Long Beach

    1. Take the bus from San Ysidro to Long Beach Bus Stationbus bus Tijuana
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    6h 47m
    $56–90

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration1h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$23Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Playas de Tijuana to Santa Catalina Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 165.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between Playas de Tijuana, Mexico and Santa Catalina Island, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Playas de Tijuana to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can drive to San Ysidro Bus Terminal, take the bus to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery, walk to 1st & Shelter B N, take the line 121 bus to Catalina Landing N, walk to Long Beach, then take the ferry to Avalon. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Playas de Tijuana to Avalon via Iris Avenue Station, America Plaza Station, San Diego, Los Angeles, Union Station - Metro A-Line, Downtown Long Beach Station, and Long Beach in around 8h 11m.

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