There are 2 ways to get from Universal City to Santa Catalina Island by tram, ferry, or bus
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Tram, ferry
best- Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Long Beach Stationtram Metro A Line
- Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry Long Beach
3h 40m$32–49Bus, ferry
cheapest- Take the bus from 6th / Broadway to 1st / Pinebus 60
- Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry Long Beach
4h 57m$31–49
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Universal City to Santa Catalina Island is to tram and ferry which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Universal City to Santa Catalina Island is to tram and ferry which takes 3h 40m and costs $30 - $50.
The distance between Universal City and Santa Catalina Island is 64 miles.
The best way to get from Universal City to Santa Catalina Island without a car is to tram and ferry which takes 3h 40m and costs $30 - $50.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Universal City to Santa Catalina Island, including transfers.
There are 198+ hotels available in Santa Catalina Island.
What companies run services between Universal City, CA, USA and Santa Catalina Island, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Universal City to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can 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 subway from Universal / Studio City Station to Avalon via Pershing Square Station, 6th / Broadway, 1st / Pine, and Long Beach in around 4h 57m.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Long Beach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from 6th / Broadway to 1st / Pine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 800.613.1212
- [email protected]
- Website
- catalinaexpress.com
Ferry from Long Beach to Avalon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Schedules at
- catalinaexpress.com
- Adult 12-54
- $42
- Senior 55+
- $38
- Child 2-11
- $31
Ferry from Long Beach to Avalon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Schedules at
- catalinaexpress.com
- Adult 12-54
- $42
- Senior 55+
- $38
- Child 2-11
- $31
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