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How to get fromHermosa Beach to Santa Catalina Islandby bus, ferry, or tram

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There are 3 ways to get from Hermosa Beach to Santa Catalina Island by bus, ferry, or tram

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  1. Line 13 bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Pier Av at Manhattan Av to Artesia Stationbus bus 13
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    3h 42m
    $31–49

  2. Line 232 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Pacific Coast Highway / 11th to Downtown Long Beach Stationbus bus 232
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    3h 47m
    $32–49

  3. Line 232 bus, tram, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Pacific Coast Highway / 16th to Aviation / Centurybus bus 232
    2. Take the tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line to Downtown Long Beach Stationtram tram
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    3h 49m
    $34–51

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Hermosa Beach to Santa Catalina Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 53.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Hermosa Beach to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can take the line 13 bus to Artesia Station, walk to Artesia Station, 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 Pacific Coast Highway / 11th to Avalon via Downtown Long Beach Station, 1st & Shelter B N, Catalina Landing N, and Long Beach in around 3h 47m.

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