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How to get fromSan Diego to Catalina Expressby bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Catalina Express by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus (Flixbus)

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    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallerybus bus FlixBus 2017
    3h 14m
    $19–33

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    4h 50m
    $43–90

  3. Drive 111.7 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Catalina Expresscar car 111.7 mi
    2h 7m
    $21–30

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SAN - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Harbor Transitway / Harbor Fwy Station to Harbor Beacon Park and Ridebus bus
    2h 32m
    $167–636

  5. Bus via Long Beach Blvd & 16th SW (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Long Beach Bus Stationbus bus Tijuana
    4h 28m
    $25–40

San Diego to Catalina Express by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration4h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 115.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 14m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Catalina Express, CA, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Diego to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery once daily. Tickets cost $17–30 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 56m.

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