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

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

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  1. Tram, train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the tram from Escondido Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Centertram tram
    2. Take the train from Oceanside to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Dana Point to Avalonferry ferry
    5h 32m
    $56–87

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rancho Bernardo 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 14m
    $50–85

  3. Line 235 bus, tram, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus 235 / ...
    2. Take the tram from Escondido Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Centertram tram
    3. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train
    4. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Downtown Long Beach Stationtram tram
    5. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    7h 55m
    $62–119

  4. Line 280 bus, fly, tram, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to Pacific Hwy & Broadwaybus bus
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SAN - LAX
    3. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Linetram tram
    4. Take the tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line to Downtown Long Beach Stationtram tram
    5. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    6h 42m
    $196–711

  5. Bus, ferry via Clairemont Mesa Bl & Complex Dr

    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 56m
    $52–97

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 Rancho Bernardo to Santa Catalina Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 101.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Rancho Bernardo to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can take the line 235 bus to Escondido Transit Center, walk to Escondido Transit Center, take the vehicle to Oceanside Transit Center, walk to Oceanside, take the train to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, take the taxi to Dana Point, then take the ferry to Avalon. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rancho Bernardo Rd & Pomerado Rd to Avalon via Rancho Bernardo Transit Station, India St & C St, San Diego, Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery, 1st & Shelter B N, Catalina Landing N, and Long Beach in around 7h 14m.

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