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How to get fromStudio City to Santa Catalina Islandby tram, ferry, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Studio City 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 55m
    $34–51

  2. Line 16 bus, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Vicente / Beverly to 6th / Broadwaybus bus 16
    2. Take the bus from 6th / Broadway to 1st / Pinebus bus 60
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    6h 3m
    $32–50

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Studio City to Santa Catalina Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 66 mi
  • Duration: 3h 55m

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

There is no direct connection from Studio City 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 Laurel Canyon / Ventura to Avalon via San Vicente / Gracie Allen, San Vicente / Beverly, 6th / Broadway, 1st / Pine, and Long Beach in around 6h 3m.

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