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

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There are 2 ways to get from Los Angeles Union Station 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 Union 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 20m
    $30–47

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallerybus bus FlixBus 2006
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    3h 34m
    $33–52

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Catalina Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 55.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 20m

What companies run services between Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles County, CA, USA and Santa Catalina Island, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles Union Station 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 vehicle from Los Angeles Union Station to Avalon via Los Angeles Downtown, Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery, 1st & Shelter B N, Catalina Landing N, and Long Beach in around 3h 34m.

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