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How to get fromSan Dimas to Santa Catalina Islandby tram, ferry, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from San Dimas 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 San Dimas Station to Downtown Long Beach Stationtram tram Metro A Line
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    4h 20m
    $30–47

  2. Line 492 bus, bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bonita Ave and San Dimas Ave W to El Monte Station Upper Levelbus bus 492
    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
    5h 29m
    $33–54

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  • Distance: 85.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from San Dimas 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 Bonita Ave and San Dimas Ave W to Avalon via 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 5h 29m.

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