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How to get fromSanta Catalina Island to Moonstone Beachby ferry, train, taxi, bus, tram, plane, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Catalina Island to Moonstone Beach by ferry, train, taxi, bus, tram, plane, or car

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  1. Ferry, train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Avalon to Long Beachferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Guadalupe Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to Government Centertaxi taxi
    11h 43m
    $182–290

  2. Ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Avalon to Long Beachferry ferry Long Beach
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispotrain train Coast Starlight / ...
    12h 43m
    $103–202

  3. Ferry, bus, taxi

    1. Take the ferry from Avalon to Long Beachferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Government Centertaxi taxi
    11h 51m
    $234–313

  4. Ferry, tram, tram to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, 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 Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane LAX - SBP
    5. Take the bus from Government Center to Morro Bay Parkbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Morro Bay Park to Cambria Beach Lodgebus bus
    8h 47m
    $255–496

  5. Ferry, train to San Diego International Airport, fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Avalon to Dana Pointferry ferry
    2. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    3. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SAN - SBP
    10h 55m
    $242–465

  6. Ferry to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Avalon to Long Beachferry ferry
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane LAX - FAT
    3. Take the bus from Fresno Yosemite International Airport Bus Shelter to Huronbus bus
    4. Drive from Coalinga to Moonstone Beachcar car
    12h
    $447–739

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

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration1h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$25Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Santa Catalina Island to Moonstone Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 316.5 mi
  • Duration: 11h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Santa Catalina Island to Moonstone Beach. However, you can take the ferry to Long Beach, walk to Downtown Long Beach Station, take the vehicle to Union Station - Metro A-Line, walk to Los Angeles, take the train to Guadalupe Amtrak Station, take the taxi to Government Center, take the bus to Morro Bay Park, then take the bus to Cambria Beach Lodge. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Long Beach, walk to Downtown Long Beach Station, take the vehicle to Union Station - Metro A-Line, walk to Los Angeles Union Station, take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, take the bus to Santa Maria Airport, CA, take the taxi to Government Center, take the bus to Morro Bay Park, then take the bus to Cambria Beach Lodge.

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