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

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There are 3 ways to get from Marina del Rey to Santa Catalina Island by bus, tram, or ferry

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  1. Line 3 bus, tram, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lincoln Sb & Marina Pointe Fs to LAX/Metro Transit Centerbus bus 3
    2. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center 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
    3h 51m
    $43–112

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Long Beach / 6thbus bus 232
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    5h 9m
    $41–112

  3. Line 109 bus, line 3 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from LAX Transit Center Bay 9 to Redondo Beach Pierbus bus 109
    2. Take the bus from Redondo Beach Pier to Downtown Long Beach Stationbus bus 3
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    6h 5m
    $41–111

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Map of how to get from Marina del Rey to Santa Catalina Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 60.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 51m

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 taxi to Lincoln Sb & Marina Pointe Fs, 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 vehicle from Marina del Rey to Avalon via Lincoln Sb & Marina Pointe Fs, LAX / Metro Transit Center, Long Beach Blvd & 6th SW, 1st & Shelter G S, and Long Beach in around 5h 9m.

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