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How to get fromSanta Catalina Island to Griffith Observatoryby ferry, tram, or bus

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

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  1. Ferry, tram

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Avalon to Long Beachferry ferry Long Beach
    2. Take the tram from Downtown Long Beach Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram Metro A Line
    3h 9m
    $33–51

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Avalon to Long Beachferry ferry Long Beach
    2. Take the bus from 1st / Pine to 5th / Hillbus bus 60
    4h 32m
    $32–51

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  • Distance: 60.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from Santa Catalina Island to Griffith Observatory. However, you can take the ferry to Long Beach, walk to Downtown Long Beach Station, take the vehicle to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines, walk to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, take the subway to Vermont / Sunset Station, walk to Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd, take the bus to Griffith Observatory, then walk to Griffith Observatory. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Avalon to Griffith Observatory via Long Beach, 1st / Pine, 5th / Hill, Pershing Square Station, Vermont / Sunset Station, Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd, and Griffith Observatory in around 4h 32m.

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