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How to get fromFullerton to Santa Catalina Islandby train, tram, ferry, or bus

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

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  1. Train, tram, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Fullerton 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
    4h 3m
    $38–57

  2. Line 30 bus, line 173 bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Orangethorpe-Highland to Gridley-187Thbus bus 30
    2. Take the bus from Gridley & 187th SW to 1st & Shelter F Sbus bus 173 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    4h 20m
    $32–49

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Fullerton to Santa Catalina Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 79.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 3m

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

There is no direct connection from Fullerton 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 Orangethorpe-Highland to Avalon via Gridley-187Th, Gridley & 187th SW, 1st & Shelter F S, and Long Beach in around 4h 20m.

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