Long Beach – Avalon

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Long Beach – Avalon

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Long Beach Avalon Ferry

Connecting the city of Long Beach on the coast of California with the city of Avalon on the island of Santa Catalina, this ferry route provides an essential link between the mainland and the island. From the city of Long Beach, known for its rich cultural monuments, such as its many art galleries, as well as its many displays regarding the ocean and its marine history, to the city of Avalon, the biggest and main city on the island of Santa Catalina, which is primarily a resort community, with access to many of the other aspects of the island, such as hiking trails, waterfront activities, and many other villages, as well as having the idyllic weather that California is known for. With up to 7 ferries running per day, provided by 1 ferry operator, there is no shortage of ferries to choose from, so book now with Direct Ferries, to find the best ferry at the best price for you.

Long Beach to Avalon sailing durations and frequency may vary from season to season, and from month to month, so we’d advise doing a live check to get the most up to date information.

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Long Beach - Avalon Route summary
Departure Country United States
Destination Country United States
No. of Operators 1
Operators Catalina Express
Average Price $187*
Average Daily Sailings 4
Average Weekly Sailings 24
Average Sailing Duration 1h 0m
First Ferry 06:00
Last Ferry 18:30
Distance 14 nautical miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.

Long Beach to Avalon Ferry Most Popular Questions

Long Beach to Avalon Ferry Schedule

The ferry schedule for this route has up to 7 ferries running daily, which means that there are up to 49 ferries running per week, provided by 1 ferry operator, so there is not one single ferry timetable available here. Indeed, ferry timetables for this route can be affected by many different factors, such as seasonal changes, changes to the ferry route, changes made by the ferry operator, and other such factors, but here at Direct Ferries, we will always give you the most up-to-date information regarding ferry sailings, so you can find the best ferry at the best time for you.


How long does the Ferry to Avalon from Long Beach take?

Ferry sail durations on this route can take anywhere between 1 hour, and 1 hour and 10 minutes, and this variation is caused for countless reasons. These can include changes to the ferry route, changes made by the ferry operator, and external factors such as weather conditions at the time of sail, so be sure to check before you book, what your expected sail time will be.


Long Beach to Avalon Ferry Prices

How much the ferry to Avalon from Long Beach will cost is defined by many separate aspects, such as what time of year you are travelling, which ferry route you are travelling on, which ferry operator you are travelling with, how you are travelling, and so on, so there are multiple ferry fares on offer here. Instead, we recommend checking out our useful fare finder tool, to find the best ferry at the best price for you, and be sure to sign up to our email newsletter, to be the first to hear about our latest deals and offers.


Can I take my Car on the Ferry to Avalon from Long Beach?

You are currently not able to take your car with you on this ferry route.

Long Beach to Avalon
Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 4/7/2025 and 4/13/2025

Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Catalina Express 06:00 07:00 1 hour Everyday
Catalina Express 08:15 09:15 1 hour Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun
Catalina Express 09:50 10:50 1 hour Everyday
Catalina Express 12:15 13:15 1 hour Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun
Catalina Express 14:00 15:00 1 hour Everyday
Catalina Express 16:30 17:30 1 hour Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun
Catalina Express 17:50 18:50 1 hour Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
Catalina Express 18:30 19:30 1 hour Sat

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