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

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

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  1. Line 232 bus, tram, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sepulveda / Manhattan Beach to Aviation / Centurybus bus 232
    2. Take the tram from Aviation / Century Station to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Linetram tram
    3. Take the tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line to Downtown Long Beach Stationtram tram
    4. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    4h 3m
    $34–51

  2. Line 232 bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sepulveda / 8th to Downtown Long Beach Stationbus bus 232
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    4h 14m
    $32–49

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Manhattan Beach Pier to Santa Catalina Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 59.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 3m

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

There is no direct connection from Manhattan Beach Pier to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can walk to Sepulveda / Manhattan Beach, take the line 232 bus to Aviation / Century, walk to Aviation / Century Station, take the vehicle to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Line, walk to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks 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 vehicle from Manhattan Beach Pier to Avalon via Sepulveda / 8th, Downtown Long Beach Station, 1st & Shelter B N, Catalina Landing N, and Long Beach in around 4h 14m.

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