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How to get fromSan Juan Capistrano to Santa Catalina Islandby ferry, train, tram, or bus

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

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  1. Ferry

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Dana Point to Avalonferry ferry Dana Point
    1h 37m
    $45–63

  2. Line 90 bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8 to Golden Lantern-Dana Point Harborbus bus 90
    2. Take the ferry from Dana Point to Avalonferry ferry Dana Point
    4h 47m
    $39–57

  3. Train, tram, ferry

    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano 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
    4h 46m
    $47–84

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from San Juan Capistrano to Santa Catalina Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 41.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 37m

What companies run services between San Juan Capistrano, CA, USA and Santa Catalina Island, CA, USA?

Catalina Express operates a ferry from Dana Point to Avalon once daily. Tickets cost $30–45 and the journey takes 1h 30m.

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