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How to get fromDel Mar Station to Santa Catalina Islandby tram, ferry, or bus

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

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  1. Tram, ferry

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    1. Take the tram from Del Mar Station to Downtown Long Beach Stationtram tram Metro A Line
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    3h 44m
    $30–47

  2. Line 267 bus, bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Raymond / Del Mar to El Monte Station - Lower Levelbus bus 267
    2. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to 7th / Channelbus bus 577
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    5h 21m
    $33–50

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Map of how to get from Del Mar Station to Santa Catalina Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 64.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 44m

What companies run services between Del Mar Station, CA, USA and Santa Catalina Island, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Del Mar Station to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can 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 Raymond / Del Mar to Avalon via El Monte Station - Lower Level, 7th / Channel, 7th & VA Hospital NW, 1st & Shelter E S, and Long Beach in around 5h 21m.

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