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How to get fromPasadena to Santa Catalina Islandby tram, ferry, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Pasadena to Santa Catalina Island by tram, ferry, or bus

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  1. Tram, ferry

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    1. Take the tram from Memorial Park Station to Downtown Long Beach Stationtram tram Metro A Line
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    3h 45m
    $30–47

  2. Bus, line 61 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Fair Oaks / Holly to Artesia Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Artesia Station Bay 3 to 1st & Shelter G Sbus bus 61 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    5h 26m
    $34–51

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  • Distance: 64.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Pasadena to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can 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 Fair Oaks / Holly to Avalon via Artesia Station Bay 3, 1st & Shelter B N, Catalina Landing N, and Long Beach in around 5h 26m.

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