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How to get fromArizona to Santa Catalina Islandby plane, ferry, bus, taxi, train, or tram

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There are 12 ways to get from Arizona to Santa Catalina Island by plane, ferry, bus, taxi, train, or tram

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  1. Fly Phoenix to Long Beach Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane PHX - LGB
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    6h 15m
    $77–349

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    11h 37m
    $92–169

  3. Taxi, train, ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Baseline/Central Ave to Maricopa Amtraktaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    13h 58m
    $232–419

  4. Tram to Phoenix, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, tram, ferry

    1. Take the tram from Downtown Phx Hub/Jefferson St to 44th St/Washingtontram tram
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PHX - LAX
    3. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Linetram tram
    4. Take the tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line to Downtown Long Beach Stationtram tram
    5. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    6h 21m
    $134–353

  5. Fly Phoenix to John Wayne Airport Orange County, ferry

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane PHX - SNA
    2. Take the ferry from Catalina Flyer - Newport Beach to Catalina Flyer - Avalonferry ferry
    6h 49m
    $276–746

  6. Fly Tucson to Los Angeles International Airport, tram, ferry

    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane TUS - LAX
    2. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Linetram tram
    3. Take the tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line to Downtown Long Beach Stationtram tram
    4. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    7h 22m
    $532–1,151

  7. Fly Scottsdale Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, ferry

    1. Fly from Scottsdale Airport (SCF) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SCF - SNA
    2. Take the ferry from Catalina Flyer - Newport Beach to Catalina Flyer - Avalonferry ferry
    6h 46m
    $146–466

  8. Fly Phoenix to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, tram, ferry

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane PHX - BUR
    2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Downtown Long Beach Stationtram tram
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    7h 48m
    $208–549

  9. Fly Phoenix to Ontario International Airport, train, tram, ferry

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane PHX - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Downtown Long Beach Stationtram tram
    4. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    8h 52m
    $182–373

  10. Bus, ferry via Phoenix

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix to Downtown Los Angelesbus bus Nogales / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    11h 40m
    $110–153

  11. Bus, ferry via Downey

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix to Olympic / Downey - East LAbus bus El Paso / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    12h 55m
    $88–131

  12. Bus, train, tram, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix to San Bernardino, CAbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Pomona - Northtrain train
    3. Take the tram from Pomona North Station to Downtown Long Beach Stationtram tram
    4. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    13h 28m
    $89–135

Phoenix (PHX) to Long Beach Airport (LGB) flights

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Duration1h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Arizona to Santa Catalina Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 402.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Arizona, USA and Santa Catalina Island, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Arizona to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can take the vehicle to 44th St/Washington, walk to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, take the vehicle to Terminal 4 Station, walk to Phoenix (PHX) airport, fly to Long Beach Airport (LGB), walk to Long Beach Airport / Lot A, take the line 111 bus to 1st & Shelter C N, walk to Long Beach, then take the ferry to Avalon. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buckeye Rd & Central Av to Avalon via 24th St PHX Sky Train Station, Phoenix Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Union Station - Metro A-Line, Downtown Long Beach Station, and Long Beach in around 11h 37m.

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