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How to get fromAlhambra to Santa Catalina Islandby tram, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Alhambra to Santa Catalina Island by tram, ferry, or bus

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  1. Tram, ferry

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    1. Take the tram from Del Mar Station to Downtown Long Beach Stationtram tram Metro A Line
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    3h 56m
    $31–48

  2. Line 78 bus, tram, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Main / Garfield to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus bus 78
    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
    4h 2m
    $32–49

  3. Bus, line 61 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Atlantic / Woodward to Artesia Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Artesia Station Bay 3 to 1st & Shelter G Sbus bus 61 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    5h 1m
    $34–51

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Alhambra to Santa Catalina Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 65.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 56m

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

There is no direct connection from Alhambra to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can take the bus to Raymond Ave & Del Mar Blvd, walk to Del Mar Station, 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 Main / Garfield to Avalon via Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Union Station - Metro A-Line, Downtown Long Beach Station, and Long Beach in around 4h 2m.

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