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How to get fromRedondo Beach to Santa Catalina Islandby tram, ferry, or bus

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

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  1. Tram, ferry

    best
    1. Take the tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line to Downtown Long Beach Stationtram tram Metro A Line
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    3h 34m
    $34–51

  2. Line 3 bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Redondo Beach Pier to Downtown Long Beach Stationbus bus 3
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    3h 47m
    $31–49

  3. Line 232 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Pacific Coast Highway / Beryl to Downtown Long Beach Stationbus bus 232
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    3h 41m
    $32–49

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Redondo Beach to Santa Catalina Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 54.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 34m

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

There is no direct connection from Redondo Beach to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can take the line 210 bus to Crenshaw Station, walk to Crenshaw C-Line Station, take the vehicle to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Line, walk to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks 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 Pacific Coast Highway / Beryl to Avalon via Downtown Long Beach Station, 1st & Shelter B N, Catalina Landing N, and Long Beach in around 3h 41m.

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