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How to get fromSanta Catalina Island to Encinitasby ferry, train, or bus

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

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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 Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    4h 5m
    $64–98

  2. Ferry, line 50 bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Avalon to Long Beachferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Artic - Dock 6bus bus 50
    3. Take the train from Anaheim to Oceansidetrain train
    6h 41m
    $43–66

  3. Ferry, bus, line 101 bus

    1. Take the ferry from Avalon to Long Beachferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Long Beach Bus Station to Oceansidebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & K Stbus bus 101
    6h 4m
    $45–75

  4. Ferry, line 90 bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Avalon to Dana Pointferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Golden Lantern-Dana Point Harbor to Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8bus bus 90
    3. Take the train from Tustin to Oceansidetrain train
    6h 32m
    $46–64

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 89.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 5m

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

There is no direct connection from Santa Catalina Island to Encinitas. However, you can take the ferry to Dana Point, take the taxi to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, take the train to Solana Beach Amtrak Station, walk to Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr, then take the line 101 bus to Hwy 101 & K St. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Avalon to Hwy 101 & K St via Long Beach, Catalina Landing N, 1st & Shelter H S, 1st & Shelter G S, Long Beach Blvd & 16th NE, Long Beach Bus Station, Oceanside, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 6h 4m.

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