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

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

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  1. Train, tram, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Oxnard 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 58m
    $41–61

  2. Bus, line 55 bus, line 205 bus, line 61 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Oxnard to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Adams / Compton to Wilmington / 119thbus bus 55
    3. Take the bus from Wilmington / 120th to Artesia Stationbus bus 205 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Artesia Station Bay 3 to 1st & Shelter G Sbus bus 61 / ...
    5. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    6h 45m
    $59–89

  3. Train, tram, ferry via Los Angeles

    1. Take the train from Oxnard to Los Angelestrain 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 15m
    $66–103

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  • Distance: 121.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from Oxnard 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 Oxnard to Avalon via Los Angeles, Adams / Compton, Wilmington / 119th, Wilmington / 120th, Artesia Station Bay 3, 1st & Shelter G S, and Long Beach in around 6h 45m.

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