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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Santa Catalina Islandby train, tram, ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Santa Catalina Island by train, tram, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, tram, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara 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
    6h 19m
    $63–115

  2. Bus, train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Figueroa at Chapala to Camarillo stationbus bus 80 / ...
    2. Take the train from Camarillo to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    7h 37m
    $41–65

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallerybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    6h 56m
    $49–79

  4. Fly, tram, ferry

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SBA - 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 23m
    $392–553

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration1h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$17Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Santa Barbara to Santa Catalina Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 158.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Santa Barbara to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can take the train to Los Angeles, 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 Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Avalon via Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Downtown, Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery, 1st & Shelter B N, Catalina Landing N, and Long Beach in around 6h 56m.

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