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

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There are 3 ways to get from Tehachapi to Santa Catalina Island by bus, train, ferry, or plane

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  1. Bus, train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride EB to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus bus 100
    2. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    7h 54m

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride WB to Bakersfield Amtrakbus bus 100
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallerybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    8h 26m
    $84–127

  3. Bus, fly, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride WB to GET Downtown Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane BFL - LAX
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    6h 39m

Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$25Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Tehachapi to Santa Catalina Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 182.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from Tehachapi to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can take the bus to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy., walk to Lancaster, take the train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Union 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 Tehachapi Park & Ride WB to Avalon via Bakersfield Amtrak, Bakersfield Train Station, Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery, 1st & Shelter B N, Catalina Landing N, and Long Beach in around 8h 26m.

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