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

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There are 2 ways to get from Malibu to Santa Catalina Island by bus, tram, or ferry

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  1. Line 134 bus, tram, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Civic Center / Webb to 5th / Coloradobus bus 134
    2. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Pico Stationtram tram
    3. Take the tram from Pico Station to Downtown Long Beach Stationtram tram
    4. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    4h 49m
    $32–49

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Downtown Long Beach Stationbus bus 232
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    6h 12m
    $34–52

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  • Distance: 82.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 49m

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

There is no direct connection from Malibu to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can take the line 134 bus to 5th / Colorado, walk to Downtown Santa Monica Station, take the vehicle to Pico 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 Civic Center / Webb to Avalon via Santa Monica / 4th, 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Fs, LAX / Metro Transit Center, Downtown Long Beach Station, 1st & Shelter B N, Catalina Landing N, and Long Beach in around 6h 12m.

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