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How to get fromNorthridge to Santa Catalina Islandby train, tram, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Northridge to Santa Catalina Island by train, tram, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, tram, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Northridge to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Downtown Long Beach Stationtram tram
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    4h 12m
    $38–57

  2. Line 92 bus, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Glenoaks / Osborne to Spring / 7thbus bus 92
    2. Take the bus from 6th / Spring to 1st / Pinebus bus 60
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    7h 9m
    $32–50

  3. Line 240 bus, tram, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Reseda / Parthenia to Universal / Studio City Stationbus bus 240
    2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Long Beach Stationtram tram
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    4h 57m
    $34–51

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 79.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Northridge to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can take the train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Union 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 Reseda / Parthenia to Avalon via Universal / Studio City Station, Universal / Studio City Station, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines, Downtown Long Beach Station, and Long Beach in around 4h 57m.

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