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How to get fromSanta Clarita to Santa Catalina Islandby train, tram, ferry, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Santa Clarita to Santa Catalina Island by train, tram, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, tram, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Newhall to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Downtown Long Beach Stationtram tram
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    4h 18m
    $38–58

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sylmar Station to Spring / 7thbus bus 92
    2. Take the bus from 6th / Spring to 1st / Pinebus bus 60
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    7h 6m
    $36–58

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  • Distance: 85.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from Santa Clarita to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can take the train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Union Station - Metro A-Line, take the vehicle to Downtown Long Beach Station, walk to Long Beach, then take the ferry to Avalon. Alternatively, you can take a train from Newhall to Avalon via Sylmar / San Fernando, Sylmar Station, Spring / 7th, 6th / Spring, 1st / Pine, and Long Beach in around 7h 6m.

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