Long Beach – Avalon

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Long Beach – Avalon

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Ferry from Long Beach to Avalon

Depending on the season their are usually 5 daily and 36 weekly sailings between Long Beach and Avalon. Catalina Express provides the ferry from Long Beach to Avalon. Long Beach Avalon ferries cost between $150 and $709, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get tickets, pricing, schedules and availability.

What's the ferry schedule from Long Beach to Avalon?

The earliest Long Beach Avalon ferry typically departs Long Beach at about 06:00 and the last ferry usually leaves at 18:30.

How long is the ferry from Long Beach to Avalon?

Ferries from Long Beach to Avalon sail in around 1 hour. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.

Long Beach Avalon Ferry Operator Schedules

There is 36 weekly sailings from Long Beach to Avalon provided by Catalina Express. Timetables can change from season to season.

How much does the ferry cost from Long Beach to Avalon?

The price of a ferry from Long Beach to Avalon typically range between $148* and $700*. On average the Long Beach Avalon ferry is $293*. The cheapest Long Beach Avalon ferry prices start from $148*. The average price for a foot passenger is $293*.

Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated April 25.

What is the distance from Long Beach to Avalon?

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

Can I travel on the ferry from Long Beach to Avalon with a car?

Unfortunately, cars are not allowed to travel on ferries between Long Beach and Avalon.

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

Catalina Express allow foot passengers on Long Beach Avalon ferries.

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

Currently, are not permitted to board 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$293
Average Daily Sailings5
Average Weekly Sailings36
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 April 2025.

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Long Beach to Avalon
Ferry Timetables

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

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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