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

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There are 4 ways to get from Downey to Santa Catalina Island by tram, ferry, or bus

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  1. Tram, ferry

    best
    1. Take the tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks 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
    $32–49

  2. Line 71 bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lakewood & Century NW to 1st & Shelter D Nbus bus 71
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    3h 13m
    $29–46

  3. Line 173 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Norwalk Station Bay 11 to 1st & Shelter F Sbus bus 173 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    3h 45m
    $29–46

  4. Line 127 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Firestone / Downey to MLK Transit Centerbus bus 127
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    3h 32m
    $32–49

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Downey to Santa Catalina Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 49.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h

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

There is no direct connection from Downey to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can take the vehicle to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Line, walk to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks 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 Lakewood & Century NW to Avalon via 1st & Shelter D N and Long Beach in around 3h 13m.

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