Long Beach - Avalon

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Long Beach - Avalon

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Ferry from Long Beach to Avalon

Catalina Express provides the ferry from Long Beach to Avalon. Long Beach Avalon ferries cost around $128 and $513, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry schedules change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get the latest ferry ticket information for Long Beach Avalon ferries.

Ferry times from Long Beach to Avalon

Long Beach Avalon ferry sailings typycally depart from Long Beach at around 06:00. The last ferry leaves at 18:30.

How long is the ferry from Long Beach to Avalon?

The Long Beach Avalon ferry trip can take around 1 hour. Crossing times can vary between ferry operator and seasons.

Long Beach Avalon Ferry Operator Schedules

There are around 20 weekly sailings from Long Beach to Avalon serviced by Catalina Express. Timetables can vary by season and operator.

Ferry prices from Long Beach to Avalon

Long Beach Avalon ferry prices typically range between $128* and $513*. The average price is typically $256*. The cheapest ferries from Long Beach to Avalon start from $128*. The average price for a foot passenger is $256*.

Ferry price can vary based on booking factors such as number of passengers, vehicle type sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated March 26.

How far is it from Long Beach to Avalon?

The distance between Long Beach to Avalon is approximately 16 miles (26km) or 14 nautical miles.

Can I travel by car on the Long Beach Avalon ferry?

Ferry Operators servcing ferries from Long Beach to Avalon currently do not allow cars to travel onboard.

Can I travel as a foot passenger from Long Beach to Avalon?

Foot passengers can travel on the Long Beach to Avalon ferry with Catalina Express.

Can I take my pet on the ferry from Long Beach to Avalon?

Pets currently are not allowed on ferries from Long Beach to Avalon. 
 

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Long Beach - Avalon Ferry Route Summary
Departure CountryUnited States
Destination CountryCatalina Island
No. of Operators1
OperatorsCatalina Express
Average Price$256
Average Daily Sailings4
Average Weekly Sailings20
Average Sailing Duration1 h
Fastest Sailing Duration1 h
First Ferry06:00
Last Ferry18:30
Distance14 Nautical Miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 March 2026.

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Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 3/9/2026 and 3/15/2026

Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Catalina Express 06:00 07:00 1 hour Everyday
Catalina Express 09:50 10:50 1 hour Everyday
Catalina Express 14:00 15:00 1 hour Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, 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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