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How to get fromSanta Cruz Island to Santa Catalina Islandby ferry, train, bus, or plane

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

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  1. Ferry, train

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    1. Take the ferry from Santa Cruz Island to Ventura Harborferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Ventura - East to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    7h 45m
    $103–144

  2. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Santa Cruz Island to Ventura Harborferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Ventura, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    8h 49m
    $144–198

  3. Ferry, bus, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Santa Cruz Island to Ventura Harborferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Pacific View Mall to SB Airport NBbus bus
    3. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SBA - LAX
    4. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    9h 15m
    $447–624

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration1h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$17Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Santa Cruz Island to Santa Catalina Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 152.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Santa Cruz Island to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can take the ferry to Ventura Harbor, take the taxi to Ventura - East, 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 ferry from Santa Cruz Island to Avalon via Ventura Harbor, Ventura, CA, LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, Los Angeles Union Station, Union Station - Metro A-Line, Downtown Long Beach Station, and Long Beach in around 8h 49m.

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