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

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There are 2 ways to get from Burbank 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 46m
    $37–56

  2. Line 92 bus, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Olive / San Fernando to Spring / 7thbus bus 92
    2. Take the bus from 6th / Spring to 1st / Pinebus bus 60
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    5h 44m
    $31–49

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Burbank to Santa Catalina Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 65.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 46m

What companies run services between Burbank, Los Angeles County, CA, USA and Santa Catalina Island, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Burbank 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 Olive / San Fernando to Avalon via Spring / 7th, 6th / Spring, 1st / Pine, and Long Beach in around 5h 44m.

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