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How to get fromSanta Catalina Island to Universal Studios, Hollywoodby ferry, tram, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Santa Catalina Island to Universal Studios, Hollywood 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 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram Metro A Line
    3h 9m
    $32–47

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Avalon to Long Beachferry ferry Long Beach
    2. Take the bus from 1st / Pine to 5th / Hillbus bus 60
    4h 32m
    $31–47

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Santa Catalina Island to Universal Studios, Hollywood.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 65.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 9m

What companies run services between Santa Catalina Island, CA, USA and Universal Studios, Hollywood, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Santa Catalina Island to Universal Studios, Hollywood. However, you can take the ferry to Long Beach, walk to Downtown Long Beach Station, take the vehicle to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines, walk to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, take the subway to Universal / Studio City Station, then walk to Universal Studios, Hollywood. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Avalon to Universal Studios, Hollywood via Long Beach, 1st / Pine, 5th / Hill, Pershing Square Station, and Universal / Studio City Station in around 4h 32m.

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