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

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There are 2 ways to get from Brea to Santa Catalina Island by tram, ferry, or bus

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  1. Tram, ferry

    best
    1. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Downtown Long Beach Stationtram tram Metro A Line
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    5h 15m
    $39–60

  2. Line 460 bus, line 173 bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14 to Norwalk Stationbus bus 460
    2. Take the bus from Norwalk Station Bay 11 to 1st & Shelter F Sbus bus 173 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    6h 31m
    $35–53

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  • Distance: 83.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Brea to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can take the line 143 bus to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 4, walk to Fullerton, 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 Brea-Imperial to Avalon via Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 4, Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 5, Fullerton Park And Ride Dock 8, Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14, Norwalk Station, Norwalk Station Bay 11, 1st & Shelter F S, and Long Beach in around 6h 31m.

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