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San Pedro LA Avalon Ferry

Connecting the port community of San Pedro within the city of LA with the small city of Avalon on the island of Santa Catalina, this ferry route provides an essential link between this island and the mainland. From the community of San Pedro, which is home to the international port of Los Angeles, and is known primarily as a fishing town, thanks to its big harbour and marine history, to the city of Avalon, which is the largest city on the island of Santa Catalina, and is mainly a resort community, thanks to its easy access to incredible waterfront views, as well as providing links to many of the smaller towns on the island. With up to 5 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.

San Pedro LA 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.

For more information, please visit our Ferries from United States to Catalina Island page.
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San Pedro LA - Avalon Ferry Route Summary
Departure CountryUnited States
Destination CountryCatalina Island
No. of Operators1
OperatorsCatalina Express
Average Price$184
Average Daily Sailings2
Average Weekly Sailings12
Average Sailing Duration1 h 15 m
Fastest Sailing Duration1 h 15 m
First Ferry08:45
Last Ferry14:55
Distance12 Nautical Miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 March 2025.

San Pedro LA to Avalon Ferry Most Popular Questions

  • How long is the ferry from San Pedro LA to Avalon?

    The ferry crossing time from San Pedro LA to Avalon is approximately 1 hour 15 minutes. Sailing duration may vary from season to season and by operator, so we would advise doing a live check using our Deal Finder.

  • How much is the ferry from San Pedro LA to Avalon?

    San Pedro LA to Avalon ferry price can differ depending on the season. The average price of a ferry from San Pedro LA to Avalon is $184. Price exclusive of booking fees.

  • Which ferry companies operate between San Pedro LA to Avalon?

    Catalina Express provide the ferries from San Pedro LA to Avalon.

  • How can I book ferry tickets from San Pedro LA to Avalon?

    Book ferries from San Pedro LA to Avalon through our deal finder and check our offers page to view the latest ferry offers. 

  • Can you travel as a foot passenger on the ferry from San Pedro LA to Avalon?

    Yes, you can travel as a foot passenger from San Pedro LA to Avalon with

  • Can you take your car on the ferry from San Pedro LA to Avalon?

    Cars are currently not allowed to board ferries from San Pedro LA to Avalon.

  • Can you bring pets on the ferry from San Pedro LA to Avalon?

    Pets are not currently allowed on ferries between San Pedro LA and Avalon.

  • How far is San Pedro LA to Avalon?

    The distance from San Pedro LA to Avalon is 12 nautical miles.

San Pedro LA to Avalon Ferry Schedule

The ferry schedule for this route has up to 5 ferries running per day, which means that there are up to 35 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 San Pedro LA take?

Ferry sail durations on this route can take anywhere between 1 hour and 15 minutes, to 1 hour and 30 minutes, and this variation can be caused for many separate 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.


San Pedro LA to Avalon Ferry Prices

How much the ferry to Avalon from San Pedro 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 looking at the above graph, to see our monthly fare averages, check out our handy fare finder tool, to find the best ferry at the best time 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 San Pedro LA?

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

San Pedro LA to Avalon Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 3/24/2025 and 3/30/2025


Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Catalina Express 08:45 10:00 1 hour 15 minutes Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun
Catalina Express 14:55 17:25 2 hours 30 minutes Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun
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