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How to get fromVentura Harbor to Santa Catalina Islandby train, tram, ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Ventura Harbor to Santa Catalina Island by train, tram, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, tram, ferry via Ventura - East

    best
    1. Take the train from Ventura - East 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
    5h 20m
    $69–96

  2. Bus, ferry via Thousand Oaks

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Pacific View Mall to Thousand Oaks Transit Centerbus bus 50 / ...
    2. Take the bus from TOCTC Park & Ride to Flower St & 7th Stbus bus 422 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    8h 8m
    $54–79

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Ventura, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Take the bus from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Downtown Long Beach Stationbus bus 232
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    7h 51m
    $104–141

  4. Bus, fly, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Santa Clara and Oak WB to SB Airport NBbus bus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SBA - LAX
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    6h 41m
    $393–579

  5. Train, tram, ferry

    1. Take the train from Ventura Amtrak to Los Angelestrain 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
    5h 43m
    $76–124

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration1h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$17Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ventura Harbor to Santa Catalina Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 130.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Ventura Harbor, CA, USA and Santa Catalina Island, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Ventura Harbor to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can take the taxi to Ventura - East, 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 vehicle from Ventura Harbor to Avalon via Ventura, CA, Los Angeles Airport, CA, LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop, LAX Terminal 7 Shared Rides Stop, LAX Terminal 6 Lower Level, Metro Transit Center Bay 2, LAX / Metro Transit Center, Downtown Long Beach Station, 1st & Shelter B N, Catalina Landing N, and Long Beach in around 7h 51m.

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