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How to get fromTulare to Santa Catalina Islandby bus, ferry, or plane

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

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Tulare Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    7h 41m
    $57–98

  2. Bus to Meadows Field Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Tulare Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Stationbus 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
    7h 10m
    $92–300

  3. Bus, ferry via Bakersfield

    1. Take the bus from Tulare Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    8h 16m
    $75–121

  4. Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Tulare Bus Stop to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane FAT - LAX
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    8h 11m
    $430–716

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$26Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Tulare to Santa Catalina Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 232.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 41m

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

There is no direct connection from Tulare to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can take the bus to Los Angeles 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 the bus to Bakersfield Train Station, take the taxi to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 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.

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