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

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There are 2 ways to get from Altadena 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 Memorial Park Station to Downtown Long Beach Stationtram tram Metro A Line
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    4h 5m
    $32–49

  2. Line 662 bus, line 267 bus, bus, line 93 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Altadena / Lake to Raymond / Del Marbus bus 662
    2. Take the bus from Raymond / Del Mar to El Monte Station - Lower Levelbus bus 267
    3. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to 7th / Channelbus bus 577
    4. Take the bus from 7th & VA Hospital NW to 1st & Shelter E Sbus bus 93 / ...
    5. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    6h 12m
    $34–51

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 68 mi
  • Duration: 4h 5m

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

There is no direct connection from Altadena to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can take the line 660 bus to Fair Oaks / Holly, walk to Memorial Park 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 Altadena / Lake to Avalon via Raymond / Del Mar, El Monte Station - Lower Level, 7th / Channel, 7th & VA Hospital NW, 1st & Shelter E S, and Long Beach in around 6h 12m.

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