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How to get from Santa Barbara to Avalon by bus, ferry and train?

By bus, ferry and train

To get from Santa Barbara to Avalon in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one train line, one bus line and one ferry line: take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Santa Barbara station to Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRO J LINE 910/950 bus and finally take the CATALINA EXPRESS ferry from San Pedro Port station to Avalon Catalina Express station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 21 min.

441min
Walk to train station
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - METRO J LINE 910/950METRO J LINE 910/950
Ferry - CATALINA EXPRESSCATALINA EXPRESS
Leaves from Santa Barbara

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Barbara
    1.02 mi • 21 min
  • 2
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    174 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Arcadia and Los Angeles St W
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - METRO J LINE 910/950METRO J LINE 910/950
    Wait for bus
    METRO J LINE 910/950
    San Pedro - Downtown LA J - Line
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harbor Beacon Park and Ride
    ID 378
    54 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    San Pedro Port
    0.51 mi • 11 min
  • 8
    Ferry - CATALINA EXPRESSCATALINA EXPRESS
    Wait for ferry
    CATALINA EXPRESS
    Avalon
  • 9
    Ride to ferry station Avalon Catalina Express
    Ride to ferry station
    Avalon Catalina Express
    52 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Santa Barbara to Avalon

The distance between Santa Barbara, Los Angeles and Avalon, Los Angeles is approximately 169.8 mi, which can typically be travelled in 441 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santa Barbara to Avalon by bus, ferry and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara is located at Santa Barbara, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Figueroa at Chapala (MTD Transit Center).

Train stations close to Santa Barbara:

  • Santa Barbara

Bus stations close to Santa Barbara:

  • Figueroa at Chapala (MTD Transit Center)
  • Chapala & Anapamu
  • Transit Center

Public transit stations close to Avalon, Los Angeles

Avalon is located at Avalon, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Pebbly Beach Rd at Cabrillo Mole.

Bus stations close to Avalon:

  • Pebbly Beach Rd at Cabrillo Mole
  • Pebbly Beach Rd & Crescent Ave
  • Casino Way & Marilla Ave (Step Beach)

Ferry stations close to Avalon:

  • Avalon Catalina Express
  • Catalina

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Avalon?

    The fastest way takes 441 minutes, using Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line METRO J LINE 910/950, Bus line CATALINA EXPRESS.

  • Is there a direct train between Santa Barbara and Avalon in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one bus line and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 7 hr 21 min.

  • Which train line goes from Santa Barbara to Avalon in Los Angeles?

    The PACIFIC SURFLINER train line goes from Santa Barbara station near Santa Barbara to San Diego station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till San Diego station near Avalon in Los Angeles

  • How long does it take to travel from Santa Barbara to Avalon in Los Angeles by train, bus and ferry?

    The total travel time between Santa Barbara and Avalon in Los Angeles by train, bus and ferry is about 7 hr 21 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Santa Barbara to get to Avalon in Los Angeles?

    Get on the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from the Santa Barbara station near Santa Barbara in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Santa Barbara and Avalon in Los Angeles?

    Get off the train at the San Diego station, which is closest to Avalon in Los Angeles.

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