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

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There are 3 ways to get from Santa Catalina Island to Redondo Beach 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 Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Linetram tram Metro A Line
    2h 35m
    $33–49

  2. Ferry, line 3 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Avalon to Long Beachferry ferry Long Beach
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Long Beach Station to Redondo Beach Pierbus bus 3
    3h 8m
    $31–47

  3. Ferry, line 232 bus

    1. Take the ferry from Avalon to Long Beachferry ferry Long Beach
    2. Take the bus from Anaheim / Long Beach to Pacific Coast Highway / Berylbus bus 232
    2h 55m
    $31–47

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 54.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 35m

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

There is no direct connection from Santa Catalina Island to Redondo 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 Crenshaw C-Line Station, walk to Crenshaw Station, then take the line 210 bus to Redondo Beach Transit Center. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Avalon to Redondo Beach Pier via Long Beach, Catalina Landing N, 1st & Shelter H S, and Downtown Long Beach Station in around 3h 8m.

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