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How to get fromSanta Catalina Island to San Diegoby ferry, train, bus, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Catalina Island to San Diego by ferry, train, bus, or plane

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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 San Diegotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    4h 15m
    $69–113

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Avalon to Long Beachferry ferry Long Beach
    2. Take the bus from Long Beach Bus Station to San Diegobus bus FlixBus 2017
    5h 22m
    $49–75

  3. Ferry, line 50 bus, train

    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 San Diegotrain train
    6h 35m
    $62–112

  4. Ferry, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Avalon to Long Beachferry ferry
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LAX - SAN
    4h 30m
    $192–599

  5. Ferry, bus via San Diego

    1. Take the ferry from Avalon to Long Beachferry ferry Long Beach
    2. Take the bus from Long Beach Bus Station to San Diegobus bus Los Angeles
    5h 22m
    $52–80

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

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration58 minAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Santa Catalina Island to San Diego.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 112 mi
  • Duration: 4h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Santa Catalina Island to San Diego. However, you can take the ferry to Dana Point, take the taxi to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, then take the train to San Diego. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Avalon to San Diego 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 5h 22m.

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