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How to get fromSanta Catalina Island to Malibu Beachby ferry, tram, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Santa Catalina Island to Malibu Beach 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
    2. Take the tram from Downtown Long Beach Station to Pico Stationtram tram
    3. Take the tram from Pico Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    4h 17m
    $31–47

  2. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Avalon to Long Beachferry ferry Long Beach
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Long Beach Station to LAX / Metro Transit Centerbus bus 232
    6h 1m
    $33–50

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  • Distance: 80 mi
  • Duration: 4h 17m

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

There is no direct connection from Santa Catalina Island to Malibu Beach. However, you can take the ferry to Long Beach, walk to Downtown Long Beach Station, take the vehicle to Pico Station, take the vehicle to Downtown Santa Monica Station, walk to 5th / Colorado, then take the line 134 bus to Civic Center / Malibu Library. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Avalon to Civic Center / Malibu Library via Long Beach, Catalina Landing N, Downtown Long Beach Station, LAX/Metro Transit Center, 4Th Nb & Santa Monica Ns, and 5th / Colorado in around 6h 1m.

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