What is the cheapest way to get from Simi Valley to Santa Catalina Island?

The cheapest way to get from Simi Valley to Santa Catalina Island is to bus and ferry which costs $30 - $55 and takes 8h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Simi Valley to Santa Catalina Island?

The fastest way to get from Simi Valley to Santa Catalina Island is to train and tram and ferry via Los Angeles which takes 6h 15m and costs $45 - $170.

How far is it from Simi Valley to Santa Catalina Island?

The distance between Simi Valley and Santa Catalina Island is 102 miles.

How do I travel from Simi Valley to Santa Catalina Island without a car?

The best way to get from Simi Valley to Santa Catalina Island without a car is to train and tram and ferry via Los Angeles which takes 6h 15m and costs $45 - $170.

How long does it take to get from Simi Valley to Santa Catalina Island?

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Simi Valley to Santa Catalina Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Santa Catalina Island?

There are 198+ hotels available in Santa Catalina Island.

Simi Valley to Santa Catalina Island - 3 ways to travel via train, and tram

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, tram, ferry via Los Angeles
best
1. Take the train from Simi Valley Amtrak to Los Angeles
2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Downtown Long Beach Station
3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalon
6h 15m
$46–168
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chatsworth Metrolink Station to Flower St & Olympic Blvd419
2. Take the bus from 6th / Broadway to 1st / Pine60
3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalon
8h 9m
$32–52
Train, tram, ferry
1. Take the train from Simi Valley to L.A. Union Station
2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Downtown Long Beach Station
3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalon
6h 16m
$37–60

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Map of how to get from Simi Valley to Santa Catalina Island.

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Distance: 100.9 mi
Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Simi Valley, CA, USA and Santa Catalina Island, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Simi Valley to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can take the line 20 bus to Metrolink Simi Valley, walk to Simi Valley Amtrak, 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 First Street and Cochran Street to Avalon via Chatsworth Metrolink Station, Flower St & Olympic Blvd, 6th / Broadway, 1st / Pine, and Long Beach in around 8h 9m.

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