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How to get fromBuena Park to Santa Catalina Islandby tram, ferry, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Buena Park 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
    3h 57m
    $37–57

  2. Line 173 bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gridley & 187th SW to 1st & Shelter F Sbus bus 173 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    4h 1m
    $32–49

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Map of how to get from Buena Park to Santa Catalina Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 75.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Buena Park 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 Orangethorpe-Beach to Avalon via Gridley-187Th, Gridley & 187th SW, 1st & Shelter F S, and Long Beach in around 4h 1m.

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