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

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There are 2 ways to get from Santa Catalina Island to Arcadia 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 Arcadia Stationtram tram Metro A Line
    3h 2m
    $30–45

  2. Ferry, line 121 bus, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Avalon to Long Beachferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Catalina Landing N to 7th & Channel SEbus bus 121
    3. Take the bus from 7th / Channel to El Monte Station - Lower Levelbus bus 577
    4h 36m
    $32–48

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Map of how to get from Santa Catalina Island to Arcadia.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 72 mi
  • Duration: 3h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Santa Catalina Island to Arcadia. However, you can take the ferry to Long Beach, walk to Downtown Long Beach Station, then take the vehicle to Arcadia Station. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Avalon to Huntington / Santa Anita via Long Beach, Catalina Landing N, 7th / Channel, and El Monte Station - Lower Level in around 4h 36m.

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