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

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

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  1. Line 8 bus, tram, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from 223rd and Dolores SW to Wardlow Station Bay 2bus bus 8
    2. Take the tram from Wardlow Station to Downtown Long Beach Stationtram tram
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    2h 51m
    $31–48

  2. Line 3 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Carson St + Moneta Av to Downtown Long Beach Stationbus bus 3
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    3h 14m
    $31–49

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Map of how to get from Carson to Santa Catalina Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 40.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 51m

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

There is no direct connection from Carson to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can take the line 8 bus to Wardlow Station Bay 2, walk to Wardlow Station, 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 Carson St + Moneta Av to Avalon via 1st & Shelter B N, Catalina Landing N, and Long Beach in around 3h 14m.

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