How to get from Vermont / Santa Monica Station to Avalon by bus and ferry?

By bus and ferry

To get from Vermont / Santa Monica Station to Avalon in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 4 bus from Santa Monica / Vermont station to Hill / 1st station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRO J LINE 910/950 bus and finally take the CATALINA EXPRESS ferry from San Pedro Port station to Avalon Catalina Express station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 58 min. The ride fare is $43.75.

178min$43.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 44
Bus - METRO J LINE 910/950METRO J LINE 910/950
Ferry - CATALINA EXPRESSCATALINA EXPRESS
Leaves from Santa Monica / Vermont

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Monica / Vermont
    ID 6033
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Downtown LA - Broadway - Venice
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hill / 1st
    ID 5133
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    1st St + Hill St
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - METRO J LINE 910/950METRO J LINE 910/950
    Wait for bus
    METRO J LINE 910/950
    San Pedro - Downtown LA J - Line
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harbor Beacon Park and Ride
    ID 378
    53 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    San Pedro Port
    0.51 mi • 11 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
    75 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Vermont / Santa Monica Station to Avalon

The distance between Vermont / Santa Monica Station, Los Angeles and Avalon, Los Angeles is approximately 58.8 mi, which can typically be travelled in 178 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Vermont / Santa Monica Station 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 Vermont / Santa Monica Station

Vermont / Santa Monica Station is located at Vermont / Santa Monica Station, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Santa Monica & Vermont.

Subway stations close to Vermont / Santa Monica Station:

  • Hollywood / Western Station
  • Wilshire / Vermont Station
  • Hollywood / Vine Station

Bus stations close to Vermont / Santa Monica Station:

  • Santa Monica & Vermont
  • Santa Monica / Vermont
  • Vermont & Santa Monica Blvd.

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)
  • Metropole Ave & Beacon St (Catalina Island Museum)
  • Pebbly Beach Rd & Crescent Ave

Ferry stations close to Avalon:

  • Avalon Catalina Express
  • Catalina

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Vermont / Santa Monica Station to Avalon?

    The fastest way takes 178 minutes, using Bus line 4, Bus line METRO J LINE 910/950, Bus line CATALINA EXPRESS.

  • Is there a direct bus between Vermont / Santa Monica Station and Avalon?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 58 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Vermont / Santa Monica Station to Avalon?

    The 4 bus line goes from Santa Monica / Vermont station near Vermont / Santa Monica Station in East Hollywood, La to Downtown LA - Broadway - Venice station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till Avalon Catalina Express station near Avalon in Los Angeles.

  • How long does it take to travel from Vermont / Santa Monica Station to Avalon by bus and ferry?

    The total travel time between Vermont / Santa Monica Station in East Hollywood, La and Avalon in Los Angeles by bus and ferry is about 2 hr 58 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Vermont / Santa Monica Station to get to Avalon?

    Get on the 4 bus from the Santa Monica / Vermont stop near Vermont / Santa Monica Station in East Hollywood, La.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Vermont / Santa Monica Station and Avalon?

    Get off the bus at the Avalon Catalina Express station, which is closest to Avalon in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the total bus and ferry fare from Vermont / Santa Monica Station to Avalon?

    The ride from Vermont / Santa Monica Station to Avalon costs $43.75.

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