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How to get fromTemecula to Santa Catalina Islandby car, ferry, bus, tram, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Temecula to Santa Catalina Island by car, ferry, bus, tram, or train

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  1. Drive, ferry

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    1. Drive from Temecula to Dana Pointcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Dana Point to Avalonferry ferry Dana Point
    2h 36m
    $39–122

  2. Bus, tram, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Temecula Bus Stop to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus
    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 51m
    $47–122

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Temecula Bus Stop to San Diegobus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Diego to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallerybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    6h 5m
    $52–131

  4. Bus, train, line 90 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Promenade Mall to Corona Transit Centerbus bus 206
    2. Take the train from Corona - North Main to Tustintrain train
    3. Take the bus from Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8 to Golden Lantern-Dana Point Harborbus bus 90
    4. Take the ferry from Dana Point to Avalonferry ferry
    7h 27m
    $41–127

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  • Distance: 89.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 36m

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

There is no direct connection from Temecula to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can drive to Dana Point then take the ferry to Avalon. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Temecula Bus Stop to Avalon via Los Angeles Downtown, Union Station - Metro A-Line, Downtown Long Beach Station, and Long Beach in around 5h 51m.

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