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How to get fromSanta Catalina Island to Alhambraby ferry, tram, or bus

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

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  1. Ferry, tram

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    1. Take the ferry from Avalon to Long Beachferry ferry Long Beach
    2. Take the tram from Downtown Long Beach Station to Del Mar Stationtram tram Metro A Line
    3h 3m
    $31–46

  2. Ferry, line 61 bus, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Avalon to Long Beachferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from 1st & Shelter G S to Artesia Station Bay 3bus bus 61 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Artesia Station to Atlantic / Woodwardbus bus
    4h 36m
    $33–49

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Map of how to get from Santa Catalina Island to Alhambra.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 65.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 3m

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

There is no direct connection from Santa Catalina Island to Alhambra. However, you can take the ferry to Long Beach, walk to Downtown Long Beach Station, take the vehicle to Del Mar Station, walk to Raymond Ave & Del Mar Blvd, then take the bus to Glenarm St & Fair Oaks Ave. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Avalon to Atlantic / Woodward via Long Beach, Catalina Landing N, 1st & Shelter H S, 1st & Shelter G S, and Artesia Station in around 4h 36m.

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