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Q: What is the cheapest way to get from University of California, Riverside to Santa Catalina Island?

The cheapest way to get from University of California, Riverside to Santa Catalina Island is to bus and line 460 bus and line 173 bus and ferry which costs $30 - $55 and takes 8h 3m.

Q: What is the fastest way to get from University of California, Riverside to Santa Catalina Island?

The fastest way to get from University of California, Riverside to Santa Catalina Island is to bus and ferry which takes 6h 6m and costs $45 - $75.

Q: How far is it from University of California, Riverside to Santa Catalina Island?

The distance between University of California, Riverside and Santa Catalina Island is 126 miles.

Q: How do I travel from University of California, Riverside to Santa Catalina Island without a car?

The best way to get from University of California, Riverside to Santa Catalina Island without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 6h 6m and costs $45 - $75.

Q: How long does it take to get from University of California, Riverside to Santa Catalina Island?

It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from University of California, Riverside to Santa Catalina Island, including transfers.

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There are 3 ways to get from University of California, Riverside to Santa Catalina Island by bus, ferry, train, or tram

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Bus, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Riverside to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2015 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry Long Beach
6h 6m
$46–74
Bus, line 460 bus, line 173 bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Harbor Blvd at Disneylandbus 200
2. Take the bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to Norwalk Stationbus 460
3. Take the bus from Norwalk Station Bay 11 to 1st & Shelter F Sbus 173 / ...
4. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry
8h 3m
$32–55
Train, tram, ferry
1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Downtown Long Beach Stationtram
3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry
6h 16m
$40–63

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Distance: 125.5 mi
Duration: 6h 6m

What companies run services between University of California, Riverside, CA, USA and Santa Catalina Island, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from University of California, Riverside to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can walk to Riverside, take the bus to Los Angeles Downtown, walk to Los Angeles Union Station, take the bus to Long Beach Bus Station, walk to Long Beach Blvd & 16th SW, take the line 51 bus to 1st & Shelter G S, take the line 121 bus to Catalina Landing N, walk to Long Beach, then take the ferry to Avalon. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from University of California, Riverside to Avalon via UCR at Bannockburn Village, Vine St. Mobility Hub, Riverside - Downtown, L.A. Union Station, Union Station - Metro A-Line, Downtown Long Beach Station, and Long Beach in around 6h 16m.

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How to get fromUniversity of California, Riverside to Santa Catalina Islandby bus, ferry, train, or tram

There are 3 ways to get from University of California, Riverside to Santa Catalina Island by bus, ferry, train, or tram

Bus, ferry

Bus, line 460 bus, line 173 bus, ferry