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How to get fromSanta Catalina Island to Marina del Reyby ferry, tram, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Santa Catalina Island to Marina del Rey by ferry, tram, or bus

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  1. Ferry, tram, line 3 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 LAX / Metro Transit Centertram tram
    4. Take the bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center to Lincoln Nb & Fiji Fsbus bus 3
    2h 43m
    $33–48

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    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
    4h 18m
    $32–48

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Map of how to get from Santa Catalina Island to Marina del Rey.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 58.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 43m

What companies run services between Santa Catalina Island, CA, USA and Marina del Rey, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Santa Catalina Island to Marina del Rey. 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 LAX / Metro Transit Center, walk to LAX/Metro Transit Center, then take the line 3 bus to Lincoln Nb & Fiji Fs. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Avalon to Lincoln Nb & Maxella Fs via Long Beach, Catalina Landing N, Downtown Long Beach Station, and LAX/Metro Transit Center in around 4h 18m.

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