Transportation Around Santa Catalina Island
The Safari Bus links the City of Avalon with the village of Two Harbors, including stops at Little Harbor, Airport in the Sky, and the trailhead for Black Jack Junction. The Safari Bus is a quick and easy way to navigate Santa Catalina Island and runs daily throughout the summer months.
In Avalon, purchase and pick up pre-paid tickets at any Discovery Tours ticket booth. Buses depart from the southeast corner of Island Tour Plaza.
In Two Harbors, purchase and pick up pre-paid tickets at the Visitor Services office at the foot of the Isthmus Pier.
*No dogs are allowed on the Safari Bus.
Safari Bus Schedule
April 13 - May 1, 2018
Monday thru Sunday (daily)
Two Harbors 10:30 am - Little Harbor 11 am - Airport 12 pm - Avalon 12:30 pm
Avalon 10 am - Airport 10:30 am - Little Harbor 11 am - Two Harbors 11:30 am
Two Harbors 2:30 pm - Little Harbor 3 pm - Two Harbors 3:30 pm
Two Harbors 4:30 pm - Little Harbor 5 pm - Airport 5:30 pm - Avalon 6 pm
Avalon 4 pm - Airport 4:30 pm - Little Harbor 5 pm - Two Harbors 5:30 pm
Two Harbors 8:45 pm - Little Harbor 9:15 pm - Two Harbors (Friday only) Starting March 23rd
May 1 - October 8, 2018
Monday thru Sunday (daily)
Two Harbors 8:30 am - Little Harbor 9 am - Two Harbors 9:30 am
Two Harbors 10:30 am - Little Harbor 11 am - Airport 11:30 am - Avalon 12 pm
Avalon 10 am - Airport 10:30 am - Little Harbor 11 am - Two Harbors 11:30 am
Two Harbors 12 pm - Little Harbor 12:30 pm - Two Harbors 1 pm
Two Harbors 2:30 pm - Little Harbor 3 pm - Two Harbors 3:30 pm
Two Harbors 4:30 pm - Little Harbor 5 pm - Airport 5:30 pm - Avalon 6 pm
Avalon 4 pm - Airport 4:30 pm - Little Harbor 5 pm - Two Harbors 5:30 pm
Two Harbors 5:30 pm - Little Harbor 6 pm - Two Harbors 6:30 pm
Two Harbors 8:45 pm - Little Harbor 9:15 pm - Two Harbors 10 pm (Fridays Only)
2018 Rates
| One Way Bus Fares between: | Adult |
Child (2-11 yrs) |
Luggage* (2 max per person) |
| Two Harbors - Little Harbor | $25 | $16 | $16 ea |
| Little Harbor - Airport | $16 | $13 | n/a |
| Airport - Avalon | $16 | $13 | n/a |
* The Safari Bus is sold in different sections. Two Harbors to Avalon requires Two Harbors - Little Harbor, Little Harbor to Airport and Airport to Avalon.
* The purchase of a Safari Bus ticket allows each passenger 2 bags, no larger than 37 x 23 x 23 and weighing no more than 50 lbs each plus a small lap item. $16 each for additional bag. Coolers are $25 roundtrip and do not count as an included item.
TWO HARBORS GEAR HAUL - Round Trip
Group/Unscheduled - $100
Regular Gear Haul - $5 per item
LITTLE HARBOR GEAR HAUL - One-Way
Scheduled Group Gear Haul - $185-$225
Regular Gear Haul - $16 per item
Coolers/Totes/Extra Large Bags - $25 per item
To get a schedule and purchase tickets in Two Harbors, visit the Visitor Services office, located at the foot of Isthmus Pier. For reservations, call 310-510-4205.
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