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

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

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  1. Train, tram, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station 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
    6h 7m
    $149–222

  2. Bus, ferry via San Diego

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station to Broadway & Park Blbus bus 235
    2. Take the bus from San Diego to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallerybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    7h 13m
    $52–97

  3. Line 944 bus, line 290 bus, fly, tram, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Poway Rd & Community Rd to Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station to Pacific Hwy & Broadwaybus bus
    3. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SAN - LAX
    4. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Linetram tram
    5. Take the tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line to Downtown Long Beach Stationtram tram
    6. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    7h 54m
    $188–866

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station to India St & C Stbus bus 235
    2. Take the bus from San Diego to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallerybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    7h 15m
    $52–86

  5. Bus, ferry #2

    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Long Beach Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    7h 57m
    $54–97

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

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration1h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$24Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Poway to Santa Catalina Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 175.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 7m

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

There is no direct connection from Poway to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can take the taxi to Solana Beach Amtrak Station, take the train to Los Angeles, 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 Poway Rd & Community Rd to Avalon via Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station, Broadway & Park Bl, City College Station, UCSD Health La Jolla Station, San Diego, Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery, 1st & Shelter B N, Catalina Landing N, and Long Beach in around 7h 13m.

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