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How to get fromSherman Oaks to Santa Catalina Islandby tram, ferry, or bus

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

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  1. Tram, ferry

    best
    1. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Long Beach Stationtram tram Metro A Line
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    4h 9m
    $34–51

  2. Line 422 bus, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 101 Hwy & Van Nuys Blvd to Flower St & 5th Stbus bus 422
    2. Take the bus from 6th / Broadway to 1st / Pinebus bus 60
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    5h 31m
    $31–51

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sherman Oaks to Santa Catalina Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 69.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from Sherman Oaks to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can take the line 240 bus to Universal / Studio City Station, walk to Universal / Studio City Station, take the subway to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, walk to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines, 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 101 Hwy & Van Nuys Blvd to Avalon via Flower St & 5th St, 6th / Broadway, 1st / Pine, and Long Beach in around 5h 31m.

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