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How to get fromAnaheim to Santa Catalina Islandby train, tram, ferry, or bus

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

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  1. Train, tram, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    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 3m
    $38–57

  2. Line 38 bus, line 173 bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from La Palma-Anaheim to South-Jerseybus bus 38
    2. Take the bus from South & Jersey S to 1st & Shelter F Sbus bus 173
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    4h 35m
    $32–49

  3. Line 191 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bloomfield & Del Amo SW to 1st & Shelter C Nbus bus 191
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    4h 39m
    $32–49

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Anaheim to Santa Catalina Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 79.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 3m

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

There is no direct connection from Anaheim to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can take the train to L.A. 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 a bus from La Palma-Anaheim to Avalon via South & Jersey S, 1st & Shelter F S, and Long Beach in around 4h 35m.

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