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

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There are 3 ways to get from Lake Arrowhead to Santa Catalina Island by train, tram, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, tram, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from San Bernardino Depot 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
    5h 45m
    $107–142

  2. Bus, line 173 bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189 to San Bernardinobus bus 6
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Harbor Blvd at Disneylandbus bus 200
    3. Take the bus from Norwalk Station Bay 11 to 1st & Shelter F Sbus bus 173 / ...
    4. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    9h 20m
    $35–61

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189 to San Bernardinobus bus 6
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    7h 38m
    $47–79

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 133.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Lake Arrowhead to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can take the taxi to San Bernardino Depot, 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 Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189 to Avalon via San Bernardino, San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, Los Angeles Union Station, Long Beach Bus Station, Long Beach Blvd & 16th SW, 1st & Shelter B N, Catalina Landing N, and Long Beach in around 7h 38m.

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