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

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

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  1. Tram, ferry

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    1. Take the tram from Sierra Madre Villa Station to Downtown Long Beach Stationtram tram Metro A Line
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    4h 11m
    $32–49

  2. Line 78 bus, tram, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Las Tunas / Golden West to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus bus 78
    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 21m
    $32–49

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to 7th / Channelbus bus 577
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    4h 52m
    $33–50

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Temple City to Santa Catalina Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 72 mi
  • Duration: 4h 11m

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

There is no direct connection from Temple City to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can take the line 266 bus to Sierra Madre Villa Station, walk to Sierra Madre Villa Station, 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 Las Tunas / Golden West to Avalon via Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Union Station - Metro A-Line, Downtown Long Beach Station, and Long Beach in around 4h 21m.

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