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How to get fromSanta Catalina Island to Santa Anaby ferry, bus, tram, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Santa Catalina Island to Santa Ana by ferry, bus, tram, or train

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  1. Ferry, bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Avalon to Long Beachferry ferry Long Beach
    2. Take the bus from Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2006
    3h 12m
    $33–51

  2. Ferry, line 121 bus, line 50 bus

    1. Take the ferry from Avalon to Long Beachferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Catalina Landing N to 7th & Channel SEbus bus 121
    3. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Artic - Dock 6bus bus 50
    3h 55m
    $34–49

  3. Ferry, tram, train

    1. Take the ferry from Avalon to Long Beachferry ferry
    2. Take the tram from Downtown Long Beach Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram tram
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain train
    4h 12m
    $41–68

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  • Distance: 53.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Santa Catalina Island to Santa Ana. However, you can take the ferry to Long Beach, walk to Catalina Landing N, take the line 121 bus to 1st & Shelter H S, then take the bus to Santa Ana Bus Stop. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Avalon to Main-1St via Long Beach, Catalina Landing N, 7th & Channel SE, 7Th-Channel, and Artic - Dock 4 in around 3h 55m.

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