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

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

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  1. Train, tram, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain 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
    4h 54m
    $40–61

  2. Bus, line 460 bus, line 173 bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Harbor Blvd at Disneylandbus bus 200
    2. Take the bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to Norwalk Stationbus bus 460
    3. Take the bus from Norwalk Station Bay 11 to 1st & Shelter F Sbus bus 173 / ...
    4. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    7h 11m
    $32–53

  3. Train, line 90 bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Corona - North Main to Tustintrain train
    2. Take the bus from Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8 to Golden Lantern-Dana Point Harborbus bus 90
    3. Take the ferry from Dana Point to Avalonferry ferry
    7h 1m
    $40–60

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Riverside to Santa Catalina Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 115.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from Riverside to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can 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 Magnolia + Beatty to Avalon via Corona Transit Center, Corona - North Main, Tustin, Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8, Golden Lantern-Dana Point Harbor, and Dana Point in around 7h 1m.

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