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How to get fromSan Luis Obispo to Santa Catalina Islandby bus, ferry, train, plane, or tram

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There are 6 ways to get from San Luis Obispo to Santa Catalina Island by bus, ferry, train, plane, or tram

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    8h 46m
    $61–98

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    9h 4m
    $98–190

  3. Fly San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, tram, ferry

    1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SBP - LAX
    2. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Linetram tram
    3. Take the tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line to Downtown Long Beach Stationtram tram
    4. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    6h 18m
    $272–652

  4. Bus, ferry via Santa Maria Airport (SMX)

    1. Take the bus from Government Center to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus 10S
    2. Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    10h 54m
    $126–165

  5. Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SBA - LAX
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    8h 23m
    $408–601

  6. Fly San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SBP - SAN
    2. Take the bus from San Diego to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallerybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    8h 51m
    $216–424

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration1h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$21Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from San Luis Obispo to Santa Catalina Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 240.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 46m

What companies run services between San Luis Obispo, CA, USA and Santa Catalina Island, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Luis Obispo to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can take the bus to Los Angeles Union Station, walk to Los Angeles Downtown, take the bus to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery, walk to 1st & Shelter B N, take the line 121 bus to Catalina Landing N, walk to Long Beach, then take the ferry to Avalon. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Luis Obispo to Avalon via Los Angeles, Union Station - Metro A-Line, Downtown Long Beach Station, and Long Beach in around 9h 4m.

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