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

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There are 4 ways to get from Ventura to Santa Catalina Island by train, tram, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, tram, ferry

    best
    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 34m
    $54–97

  2. Line 6 bus, train, tram, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Clara & Oak to Otcbus bus 6
    2. Take the train from Oxnard to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Downtown Long Beach Stationtram tram
    4. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    7h 11m
    $42–64

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Ventura, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    7h 18m
    $103–142

  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 33m
    $394–555

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 to Santa Catalina Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 131.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 34m

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

There is no direct connection from Ventura to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can take the train to Los Angeles, 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 Ventura, CA to Avalon via LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, Los Angeles Union Station, Long Beach Bus Station, Long Beach Blvd & 16th SW, 1st & Shelter B N, Catalina Landing N, and Long Beach in around 7h 18m.

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