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How to get fromWest Hills to Santa Catalina Islandby bus, tram, ferry, or train

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

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  1. Line 152 bus, tram, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Medical Center Dr / Community Medical Center to North Hollywood Stationbus bus 152 / ...
    2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Long Beach Stationtram tram
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    5h 17m
    $34–51

  2. Train, tram, ferry

    1. Take the train from Chatsworth 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
    6h 3m
    $40–62

  3. Line 165 bus, tram, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Vanowen / Platt to Burbank Stationbus bus 164 / ...
    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 51m
    $38–58

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 87.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between West Hills, CA, USA and Santa Catalina Island, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from West Hills to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can take the line 152 bus to North Hollywood Station, walk to North Hollywood 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 bus from Vanowen / Platt to Avalon via Vanowen / Topanga Canyon, Topanga Canyon / Vanowen, Chatsworth Station, Chatsworth, L.A. Union Station, Union Station - Metro A-Line, Downtown Long Beach Station, and Long Beach in around 6h 3m.

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