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How to get fromSanta Catalina Island to El Monteby ferry, tram, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Santa Catalina Island to El Monte 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 Pico Stationtram tram Metro A Line
    2h 51m
    $31–51

  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
    3h 38m
    $31–47

  3. Ferry, line 173 bus, line 7 bus

    1. Take the ferry from Avalon to Long Beachferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from 1st & Shelter F S to Norwalk Station Bay 11bus bus 173 / ...
    3. Take the bus from C Line Station to Valley Boulevard and Peck Roadbus bus 7
    5h 3m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Santa Catalina Island to El Monte.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 68.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 51m

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

There is no direct connection from Santa Catalina Island to El Monte. However, you can take the ferry to Long Beach, walk to Downtown Long Beach Station, take the vehicle to Pico Station, walk to Figueroa / Pico, then take the bus to El Monte Station - Upper Level. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Avalon to El Monte Station - Lower Level via Long Beach, Catalina Landing N, and 7th / Channel in around 3h 38m.

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