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

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There are 2 ways to get from Gardena 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 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 3 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Carson St at Vermont Av to Downtown Long Beach Stationbus bus 3 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    3h 46m
    $32–51

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Map of how to get from Gardena to Santa Catalina Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 48.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h

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

There is no direct connection from Gardena 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 Harbor Gateway Transit Center to Avalon via Vermont / Carson, Carson St at Vermont Av, 1st & Shelter B N, Catalina Landing N, and Long Beach in around 3h 46m.

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