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How to get fromMarina del Rey to Santa Catalina Islandby tram, ferry, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Marina del Rey 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 45m
    $33–50

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    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
    5h 4m
    $32–50

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Marina del Rey to Santa Catalina Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 58.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between Marina del Rey, CA, USA and Santa Catalina Island, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Marina del Rey to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can take the line 3 bus to LAX/Metro Transit Center, walk to LAX / Metro Transit Center, 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 Lincoln Sb & Marina Pointe Fs to Avalon via LAX / Metro Transit Center, Downtown Long Beach Station, 1st & Shelter B N, Catalina Landing N, and Long Beach in around 5h 4m.

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