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

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

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  1. Tram, ferry

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    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Pico Stationtram tram
    2. Take the tram from Pico Station to Downtown Long Beach Stationtram tram
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    4h
    $30–47

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Downtown Long Beach Stationbus bus 232
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    5h 21m
    $32–50

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Santa Monica to Santa Catalina Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 66.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h

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

There is no direct connection from Santa Monica to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can take the vehicle to Pico Station, take the vehicle to Downtown Long Beach Station, walk to Long Beach, then take the ferry to Avalon. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to Avalon via LAX / Metro Transit Center, Downtown Long Beach Station, 1st & Shelter B N, Catalina Landing N, and Long Beach in around 5h 21m.

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