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How to get from Torrance to Avalon by bus and ferry?

By bus and ferry

To get from Torrance to Avalon in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 232 bus from Pacific Coast Highway / Hawthorne station to Downtown Long Beach Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 121 bus and finally take the CATALINA EXPRESS ferry from Long Beach Port station to Avalon Catalina Express station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 19 min. The ride fare is $44.25.

139min$44.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 232232
Bus - 121121
Ferry - CATALINA EXPRESSCATALINA EXPRESS
Leaves from Pacific Coast Highway / Hawthorne

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pacific Coast Highway / Hawthorne
    ID 17622
    750 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 232232
    Wait for bus
    232
    Downtown Long Beach
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Downtown Long Beach Station
    51 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    First & Shelter B N
    ID 4002
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 121121
    Wait for bus
    121
    121 - Belmont Shore to Catalina Ld
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Queensway Dr. & State Univ S
    ID 2412
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Long Beach Port
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Ferry - CATALINA EXPRESSCATALINA EXPRESS
    Wait for ferry
    CATALINA EXPRESS
    Avalon
  • 9
    Ride to ferry station Avalon Catalina Express
    Ride to ferry station
    Avalon Catalina Express
    45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Torrance to Avalon

The distance between Torrance, Los Angeles and Avalon, Los Angeles is approximately 43.6 mi, which can typically be travelled in 139 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Torrance to Avalon by bus and ferry, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Torrance

Torrance is located at Torrance, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Hawthorne / Newton.

Bus stations close to Torrance:

  • Hawthorne / Newton
  • Hawthorne Blvd & Newton St (Northbound)
  • Hawthorne / 244th

Public transit stations close to Avalon, Los Angeles

Avalon is located at Avalon, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Catalina Ave & 3rd St (Island Tour Plaza).

Bus stations close to Avalon:

  • Catalina Ave & 3rd St (Island Tour Plaza)
  • Pebbly Beach Rd & Crescent Ave
  • Tremont St & Sumner Ave

Ferry stations close to Avalon:

  • Avalon Catalina Express
  • Catalina

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Torrance to Avalon?

    The fastest way takes 139 minutes, using Bus line 232, Bus line 121, Bus line CATALINA EXPRESS.

  • Is there a direct bus between Torrance and Avalon in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 19 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Torrance to Avalon in Los Angeles?

    The 232 bus line goes from Pacific Coast Highway / Hawthorne station near Torrance to Downtown Long Beach station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till Downtown Long Beach station near Avalon in Los Angeles

  • How long does it take to travel from Torrance to Avalon in Los Angeles by bus and ferry?

    The total travel time between Torrance and Avalon in Los Angeles by bus and ferry is about 2 hr 19 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Torrance to get to Avalon in Los Angeles?

    Get on the 232 bus from the Pacific Coast Highway / Hawthorne stop near Torrance in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Torrance and Avalon in Los Angeles?

    Get off the bus at the Downtown Long Beach station, which is closest to Avalon in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the total bus and ferry fare from Torrance to Avalon?

    The ride from Torrance to Avalon costs $44.25.

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