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How to get fromEl Monte to Santa Catalina Islandby tram, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from El Monte 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 53m
    $37–56

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to 7th / Channelbus bus 577
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    3h 57m
    $32–49

  3. Line 7 bus, line 173 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Valley Boulevard and Peck Road to C Line Stationbus bus 7
    2. Take the bus from Norwalk Station Bay 11 to 1st & Shelter F Sbus bus 173 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    5h 14m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 67.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 53m

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

There is no direct connection from El Monte 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 El Monte Station - Lower Level to Avalon via 7th / Channel, 7th & VA Hospital NW, 1st & Shelter E S, and Long Beach in around 3h 57m.

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