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

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Catalina Island to Oceanside 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 Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    3h 2m
    $55–74

  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
    5h 23m
    $41–61

  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 Oceansidebus bus Los Angeles
    4h 47m
    $43–69

  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
    5h 15m
    $44–59

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 71.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Santa Catalina Island to Oceanside. However, you can take the ferry to Dana Point, take the taxi to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, then take the train to Oceanside. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Avalon to Oceanside via Long Beach, Catalina Landing N, 1st & Shelter H S, 1st & Shelter G S, Long Beach Blvd & 16th NE, and Long Beach Bus Station in around 4h 47m.

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