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How to get fromLos Angeles Downtown to Santa Catalina Islandby tram, ferry, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Los Angeles Downtown 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 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Long Beach Stationtram tram Metro A Line
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    3h 13m
    $30–47

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from 7th / San Pedro to 1st / Pinebus bus 60
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    3h 26m
    $30–47

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Map of how to get from Los Angeles Downtown to Santa Catalina Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 52.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 13m

What companies run services between Los Angeles Downtown, CA, USA and Santa Catalina Island, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles Downtown to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can 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 7th / San Pedro to Avalon via 1st / Pine and Long Beach in around 3h 26m.

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