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

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

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  1. Bus, tram, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to Flower St & 7th Stbus bus 422 / ...
    2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Long Beach Stationtram tram
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    5h 21m
    $34–51

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to Flower St & 5th Stbus bus 422 / ...
    2. Take the bus from 6th / Broadway to 1st / Pinebus bus 60
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    6h 40m
    $33–51

  3. Train, tram, ferry

    1. Take the train from Moorpark 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 10m
    $41–64

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 95.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Thousand Oaks, Ventura County, CA, USA and Santa Catalina Island, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Thousand Oaks to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can take the bus to Flower St & 7th St, 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 Thousand Oaks Transit Center to Avalon via Moorpark Station EB, Moorpark, L.A. Union Station, Union Station - Metro A-Line, Downtown Long Beach Station, and Long Beach in around 6h 10m.

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