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How to get fromSolana Beach to Santa Catalina Islandby train, ferry, tram, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Solana Beach to Santa Catalina Island by train, ferry, tram, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the ferry from Dana Point to Avalonferry ferry Dana Point
    3h 32m
    $59–93

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallerybus bus FlixBus 2006 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    6h 6m
    $46–77

  3. Train, tram, ferry

    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Downtown Long Beach Stationtram tram
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    5h 43m
    $62–113

  4. Train, line 90 bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Irvinetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8 to Golden Lantern-Dana Point Harborbus bus 90
    3. Take the ferry from Dana Point to Avalonferry ferry
    6h 29m
    $56–93

  5. Line 101 bus, bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 101 & Dahlia Dr to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus bus 101
    2. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Long Beach Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    6h 32m
    $48–75

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 86.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Solana Beach to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can take the train to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, take the taxi to Dana Point, then take the ferry to Avalon. Alternatively, you can take a train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Avalon via Los Angeles, Union Station - Metro A-Line, Downtown Long Beach Station, and Long Beach in around 5h 43m.

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