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How to get fromUniversal Studios, Hollywood to Santa Catalina Islandby tram, ferry, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Santa Catalina Island by tram, ferry, or bus

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  1. Tram, ferry

    best
    1. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Long Beach Stationtram tram Metro A Line
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    4h 3m
    $32–49

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 6th / Broadway to 1st / Pinebus bus 60
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    5h 20m
    $31–49

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Santa Catalina Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 65 mi
  • Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Universal Studios, Hollywood, CA, USA and Santa Catalina Island, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can walk to Universal / Studio City Station, 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 vehicle from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Avalon via Universal / Studio City Station, Pershing Square Station, 6th / Broadway, 1st / Pine, and Long Beach in around 5h 20m.

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