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

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

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  1. Bus, train, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Kern County Superior Court/N. China Lake Blvd. to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus bus 230
    2. Take the bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus bus 250 / ...
    3. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    10h
    $50–75

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus bus 230
    2. Take the bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to Bakersfield Amtrakbus bus 100
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallerybus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    11h 44m
    $77–125

  3. Bus, fly, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to GET Downtown Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane BFL - LAX
    4. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    9h 57m
    $85–286

Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

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Duration1h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$26Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ridgecrest to Santa Catalina Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 230.3 mi
  • Duration: 10h

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

There is no direct connection from Ridgecrest to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can take the bus to Carl's Jr./Inyo St., take the bus to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy., walk to Lancaster, 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 Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. to Avalon via Carl's Jr./Inyo St., Bakersfield Amtrak, Bakersfield Train Station, Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery, 1st & Shelter B N, Catalina Landing N, and Long Beach in around 11h 44m.

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