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

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

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  1. Tram, ferry

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    1. Take the tram from San Dimas Station to Downtown Long Beach Stationtram tram Metro A Line
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    5h 34m
    $33–55

  2. Line 707 bus, bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Pomona Transit Center to El Monte Station Upper Levelbus bus 707 / ...
    2. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to 7th / Channelbus bus 577
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    6h 7m
    $34–57

  3. Train, tram, ferry

    1. Take the train from Montclair 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
    5h 37m
    $40–61

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 98.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 34m

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

There is no direct connection from Ontario to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can take the line 84 bus to Montclair Transit Center, take the line 492 bus to Bonita Ave and San Dimas Ave W, walk to San Dimas Station, 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 Holt @ Lemon to Avalon via Pomona Transit Center, El Monte Station Upper Level, El Monte Station - Lower Level, 7th / Channel, 7th & VA Hospital NW, 1st & Shelter E S, and Long Beach in around 6h 7m.

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