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

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

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  1. Ferry, line 90 bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Avalon to Dana Pointferry ferry Dana Point
    2. Take the bus from Golden Lantern-Dana Point Harbor to Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8bus bus 90
    3h 18m
    $35–46

  2. Ferry, line 50 bus, line 53 bus

    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 bus from Artic - Dock 4 to Main-Harvardbus bus 53
    4h 33m
    $34–49

  3. Ferry, tram, train

    1. Take the ferry from Avalon to Long Beachferry ferry
    2. Take the tram from Downtown Long Beach Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram tram
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train
    4h 27m
    $38–57

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Santa Catalina Island to Irvine.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 58.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from Santa Catalina Island to Irvine. However, you can take the ferry to Dana Point, walk to Golden Lantern-Dana Point Harbor, then take the line 90 bus to Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Avalon to Tustin via Long Beach, Downtown Long Beach Station, Union Station - Metro A-Line, and L.A. Union Station in around 4h 27m.

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