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How to get fromSilver Lake to Santa Catalina Islandby tram, ferry, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Silver Lake 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
    3h 42m
    $34–51

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 6th / Broadway to 1st / Pinebus bus 60
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    4h 54m
    $31–49

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Silver Lake to Santa Catalina Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 58.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Silver Lake to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can take the line 4 bus to Santa Monica / Vermont, walk to Vermont / Santa Monica 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 Sunset / Descanso to Avalon via Hill / 5th, 6th / Broadway, 1st / Pine, and Long Beach in around 4h 54m.

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