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How to get fromCalifornia State University, Channel Islands to Santa Catalina Islandby train, tram, or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from California State University, Channel Islands to Santa Catalina Island by train, tram, or ferry

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  1. Train, tram, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Camarillo 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
    6h 5m
    $41–65

  2. Train, tram, ferry via Los Angeles

    1. Take the train from Camarillo Amtrak to Los Angelestrain 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
    6h 19m
    $50–91

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 117.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between California State University, Channel Islands, CA, USA and Santa Catalina Island, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from California State University, Channel Islands to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can walk to CSU Channel Islands, take the line 99 bus to Camarillo station, walk to Camarillo, 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 vehicle from California State University, Channel Islands to Avalon via CSU Channel Islands, Camarillo station, Camarillo Amtrak, Los Angeles, Union Station - Metro A-Line, Downtown Long Beach Station, and Long Beach in around 6h 19m.

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