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How to get fromSunset Beach to Santa Catalina Islandby taxi, ferry, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Sunset Beach to Santa Catalina Island by taxi, ferry, or bus

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  1. Taxi, ferry

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Sunset Beach to Long Beachtaxi taxi
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    1h 17m
    $66–90

  2. Line 93 bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 7th & VA Hospital NW to 1st & Shelter E Sbus bus 93 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    3h 15m
    $32–49

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Map of how to get from Sunset Beach to Santa Catalina Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 40.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 17m

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

There is no direct connection from Sunset Beach to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can take the taxi to Long Beach then take the ferry to Avalon. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pacific Coast-Broadway to Avalon via 7Th-Channel, 7th & VA Hospital NW, 1st & Shelter E S, and Long Beach in around 3h 15m.

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