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

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

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  1. Tram, ferry

    best
    1. Take the tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks 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 42m
    $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
    3h 53m
    $32–49

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Manhattan Beach to Santa Catalina Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 58.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Manhattan Beach to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can 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 bus from Sepulveda / 8th to Avalon via Downtown Long Beach Station, 1st & Shelter B N, Catalina Landing N, and Long Beach in around 3h 53m.

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