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

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

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  1. Ferry, train, tram

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Avalon to Dana Pointferry ferry
    2. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train
    3. Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centertram tram
    5h 59m
    $59–86

  2. Ferry, line 121 bus, line 50 bus, train, tram, line 371 bus

    cheapest
    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 Oceansidetrain train
    5. Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centertram tram
    6. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 15 to Main St & 11th Stbus bus 371
    8h 21m
    $45–73

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Avalon to Long Beachferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Long Beach Bus Station to San Diegobus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Main St & 10th Stbus bus 891 / ...
    8h 31m
    $55–100

  4. Ferry, tram, fly, 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 tram from Santa Fe Depot to El Cajon Stationtram tram
    6. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Main St & 10th Stbus bus
    8h 20m
    $198–724

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

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration58 minAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Santa Catalina Island to Ramona.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 111.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 59m

What companies run services between Santa Catalina Island, CA, USA and Ramona, San Diego County, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Santa Catalina Island to Ramona. However, you can take the ferry to Dana Point, take the taxi to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, take the train to Oceanside, walk to Oceanside Transit Center, take the vehicle to Escondido Transit Center, walk to Escondido Transit Center Stall 15, then take the line 371 bus to Main St & 11th St. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Avalon to Main St & 10th St via Long Beach, Downtown Long Beach Station, Anaheim Street Station, Long Beach Bus Station, San Diego, 12th & Imperial Station, El Cajon Station, and El Cajon Transit Center in around 8h 31m.

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