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How to get fromSimi Valley to Santa Catalina Islandby train, tram, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Simi Valley to Santa Catalina Island by train, tram, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, tram, ferry via Los Angeles

    best
    1. Take the train from Simi Valley Amtrak to Los Angelestrain 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
    6h 13m
    $41–72

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chatsworth Metrolink Station to Flower St & Olympic Blvdbus bus 419
    2. Take the bus from 6th / Broadway to 1st / Pinebus bus 60
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    8h 3m
    $32–52

  3. Train, tram, ferry

    1. Take the train from Simi Valley 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
    6h 14m
    $38–60

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Simi Valley to Santa Catalina Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 100.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 13m

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

There is no direct connection from Simi Valley to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can take the line 20 bus to Metrolink Simi Valley, walk to Simi Valley Amtrak, take the train to Los Angeles, 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 bus from First Street and Cochran Street to Avalon via Chatsworth Metrolink Station, Flower St & Olympic Blvd, 6th / Broadway, 1st / Pine, and Long Beach in around 8h 3m.

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