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

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

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  1. Train, tram, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Van Nuys 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. Tram, ferry

    cheapest
    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 9m
    $34–51

  3. Line 761 bus, line 6 bus, bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Van Nuys / Victory to Westwood / Weyburnbus bus 233 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Westwood Blvd/Weyburn Ave to LAX Metro Transit Center Bay 16bus bus 6
    3. Take the bus from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Downtown Long Beach Stationbus bus 232
    4. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    6h 39m
    $34–52

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Van Nuys to Santa Catalina Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 74 mi
  • Duration: 4h 3m

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

There is no direct connection from Van Nuys 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 Van Nuys / Oxnard to Avalon via Chandler / Lankershim, North Hollywood Station, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines, Downtown Long Beach Station, and Long Beach in around 4h 9m.

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