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How to get fromSanta Catalina Island to Coronadoby ferry, train, bus, tram, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Catalina Island to Coronado by ferry, train, bus, tram, or plane

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Avalon to Dana Pointferry ferry Dana Point
    2. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    5h 7m
    $73–126

  2. Ferry, bus via Old Town Station

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Avalon to Long Beachferry ferry Long Beach
    2. Take the bus from Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery to San Diegobus bus FlixBus 2006
    6h 35m
    $49–80

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Avalon to Long Beachferry ferry Long Beach
    2. Take the bus from Long Beach Bus Station to San Diegobus bus Los Angeles
    6h 20m
    $56–87

  4. Ferry, tram, fly, line 901 bus

    1. Take the ferry from Avalon to Long Beachferry ferry
    2. Take the tram from Downtown Long Beach Station to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Linetram tram
    3. Take the tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Line to LAX / Metro Transit Centertram tram
    4. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LAX - SAN
    5. Take the bus from 1st Av & Broadway to Orange Av & Park Plbus bus
    6h 1m
    $196–709

  5. Ferry, line 121 bus, line 50 bus, train, line 901 bus

    1. Take the ferry from Avalon to Long Beachferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Catalina Landing N to 7th & Channel SEbus bus 121
    3. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Artic - Dock 6bus bus 50
    4. Take the train from Anaheim to San Diegotrain train
    5. Take the bus from 1st Av & Broadway to Orange Av & Park Plbus bus 901
    7h 34m
    $66–122

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration58 minAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Santa Catalina Island to Coronado.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 118.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 7m

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

There is no direct connection from Santa Catalina Island to Coronado. However, you can take the ferry to Dana Point, take the taxi to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, take the train to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, walk to Old Town Station, take the vehicle to 12th & Imperial Station, walk to 12th & Imperial Transit Center, then take the line 901 bus to Orange Av & Park Pl. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Avalon to Orange Av & Park Pl via Long Beach, Catalina Landing N, 1st & Shelter H S, 1st & Shelter G S, Long Beach Blvd & 16th NE, Long Beach Bus Station, San Diego, and 12th & Imperial Transit Center in around 6h 20m.

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