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How to get fromSanta Catalina Island to Thousand Oaksby ferry, tram, bus, or train

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

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  1. Ferry, tram, 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 Pico Stationtram tram
    3. Take the bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rdbus bus 422
    4h 57m
    $34–49

  2. 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 L.A. Union Station to Moorparktrain train
    6h 5m
    $40–62

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Avalon to Long Beachferry ferry Long Beach
    2. Take the bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rdbus bus 422
    6h 31m
    $36–52

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 96.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Santa Catalina Island, CA, USA and Thousand Oaks, Ventura County, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Santa Catalina Island to Thousand Oaks. However, you can take the ferry to Long Beach, walk to Downtown Long Beach Station, take the vehicle to Pico Station, walk to Figueroa St & 12th St, then take the bus to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rd. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Avalon to Thousand Oaks Transit Center via Long Beach, Downtown Long Beach Station, Union Station - Metro A-Line, L.A. Union Station, Moorpark, and Moorpark Station WB in around 6h 5m.

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