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

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

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  1. Train, tram, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando 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
    4h 3m
    $37–57

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Hubbard / Glenoaks to Spring / 7thbus bus 92
    2. Take the bus from 6th / Spring to 1st / Pinebus bus 60
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    6h 29m
    $31–49

  3. Bus, tram, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Hubbard / Glenoaks to Main / 11thbus bus 92
    2. Take the tram from Pico Station to Downtown Long Beach Stationtram tram
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    5h 36m
    $32–49

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sylmar to Santa Catalina Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 77.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 3m

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

There is no direct connection from Sylmar to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can take the train to L.A. Union Station, 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 Hubbard / Glenoaks to Avalon via Main / 11th, Pico Station, Downtown Long Beach Station, and Long Beach in around 5h 36m.

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