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How to get fromSanta Catalina Island to Van Nuysby ferry, tram, or bus

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

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  1. Ferry, tram via North Hollywood Station

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    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 12m
    $33–49

  2. Ferry, tram

    1. Take the ferry from Avalon to Long Beachferry ferry Long Beach
    2. Take the tram from Downtown Long Beach Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram tram Metro A Line
    3h 57m
    $37–55

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Avalon to Long Beachferry ferry Long Beach
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Long Beach Station to LAX / Metro Transit Centerbus bus 232
    5h 54m
    $33–50

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  • Distance: 70.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Santa Catalina Island to Van Nuys. 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 North Hollywood Station, walk to Lankershim / Chandler, then take the line 154 bus to Oxnard / Van Nuys. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Avalon to Van Nuys via Long Beach, Downtown Long Beach Station, Union Station - Metro A-Line, and L.A. Union Station in around 3h 57m.

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