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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

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    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 & Mindanao Fsbus bus 3
    2h 44m
    $33–98

  2. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Avalon to Long Beachferry ferry Avalon
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Long Beach Station to LAX / Metro Transit Centerbus bus 232
    4h 22m
    $42–111

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  • Distance: 58.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 44m

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 & Mindanao Fs. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Avalon to Marina del Rey via Long Beach, Catalina Landing N, Downtown Long Beach Station, LAX/Metro Transit Center, and Lincoln Nb & Maxella Fs in around 4h 22m.

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