What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Catalina Island to Riverside?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Catalina Island to Riverside is to ferry and line 50 bus and bus which costs $30 - $55 and takes 5h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Catalina Island to Riverside?

The fastest way to get from Santa Catalina Island to Riverside is to ferry and tram and train which takes 4h 56m and costs $40 - $60.

How far is it from Santa Catalina Island to Riverside?

The distance between Santa Catalina Island and Riverside is 116 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Catalina Island to Riverside without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Catalina Island to Riverside without a car is to ferry and tram and train which takes 4h 56m and costs $40 - $60.

How long does it take to get from Santa Catalina Island to Riverside?

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Santa Catalina Island to Riverside, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Riverside?

There are 275+ hotels available in Riverside.

Santa Catalina Island to Riverside - 2 ways to travel via train, ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Santa Catalina Island to Riverside by ferry, tram, train, or bus

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Ferry, tram, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Avalon to Long Beachferry
2. Take the tram from Downtown Long Beach Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram
3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain
4h 56m
$40–59
Ferry, line 50 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Avalon to Long Beachferry
2. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Katella-Harborbus 50
3. Take the bus from Katella + Harbor to Galleria @ Tyler EBbus 200
5h 14m
$34–53

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Distance: 115.5 mi
Duration: 4h 56m

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

There is no direct connection from Santa Catalina Island to Riverside. 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 L.A. Union Station, then take the train to Riverside - Downtown. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Avalon to Magnolia + Sunnyside via Long Beach, Catalina Landing N, 7th & Channel SE, 7Th-Channel, Katella + Harbor, and Galleria @ Tyler EB in around 5h 14m.

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