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

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

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  1. Ferry, tram, line 232 bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Avalon to Long Beachferry ferry
    2. Take the tram from Downtown Long Beach Station to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Linetram tram
    3. Take the tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Line to Aviation / Century Stationtram tram
    4. Take the bus from Aviation / Century to Sepulveda / Manhattan Beachbus bus 232
    2h 54m
    $33–49

  2. Ferry, line 232 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Avalon to Long Beachferry ferry Long Beach
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Long Beach Station to Sepulveda / 8thbus bus 232
    3h 18m
    $31–47

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Santa Catalina Island to Manhattan Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 58.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from Santa Catalina Island to Manhattan Beach. However, you can take the ferry to Long Beach, walk to Downtown Long Beach Station, take the vehicle to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line, walk to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Line, take the vehicle to Aviation / Century Station, walk to Aviation / Century, then take the line 232 bus to Sepulveda / Manhattan Beach. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Avalon to Sepulveda / 8th via Long Beach, Catalina Landing N, and Downtown Long Beach Station in around 3h 18m.

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