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How to get fromPalos Verdes Estates to Santa Catalina Islandby taxi, ferry, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Palos Verdes Estates to Santa Catalina Island by taxi, ferry, or bus

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  1. Taxi, ferry

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Palos Verdes Estates to Long Beachtaxi taxi
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    1h 23m
    $82–109

  2. Line 232 bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Pacific Coast Highway / Hawthorne to Downtown Long Beach Stationbus bus 232
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    3h 50m
    $32–53

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Map of how to get from Palos Verdes Estates to Santa Catalina Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 44.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 23m

What companies run services between Palos Verdes Estates, CA, USA and Santa Catalina Island, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Palos Verdes Estates to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can take the taxi to Long Beach then take the ferry to Avalon. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hawthorne / Ridgegate to Avalon via Hawthorne / Pacific Coast Highway, Pacific Coast Highway / Hawthorne, Downtown Long Beach Station, 1st & Shelter B N, Catalina Landing N, and Long Beach in around 3h 50m.

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