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How to get fromSolvang to Santa Catalina Islandby bus, ferry, train, or plane

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

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Buellton, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    8h 1m
    $112–194

  2. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Barbarabus bus
    2. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    8h 44m

  3. Bus, fly, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Buellton, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SBA - LAX
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    7h 27m
    $386–646

  4. Bus, ferry via Santa Barbara

    1. Take the bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Barbarabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    8h 16m

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$18Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Solvang to Santa Catalina Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 200.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Solvang to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can take the bus to McMurray Rd., walk to Buellton, CA, take the bus to Los Angeles Airport, CA, walk to LAX Terminal 6 Lower Level, take the bus to Metro Transit Center Bay 2, walk to LAX / Metro Transit Center, take the vehicle to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Line, walk to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line, take the vehicle to Downtown Long Beach Station, walk to Long Beach, then take the ferry to Avalon. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to Avalon via Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, Union Station - Metro A-Line, Downtown Long Beach Station, and Long Beach in around 8h 44m.

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