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How to get fromAtlanta to Santa Catalina Islandby plane, ferry, bus, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Atlanta to Santa Catalina Island by plane, ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ATL - LAX
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    9h 16m
    $234–494

  2. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane ATL - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    11h 49m
    $232–864

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from 6th / Spring to 1st / Pinebus bus 60
    4. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    2d 5h
    $389–735

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Peachtree Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    2d 16h
    $850–1,687

  5. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, ferry

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ATL - SNA
    2. Take the ferry from Catalina Flyer - Newport Beach to Catalina Flyer - Avalonferry ferry
    9h 50m
    $376–946

  6. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane ATL - BUR
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    10h 54m
    $268–1,010

  7. Fly to San Diego International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ATL - SAN
    2. Take the bus from San Diego to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallerybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    11h 42m
    $290–488

  8. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    2. Take the train from Springfield to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    3d 8h

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar101Weekly Planes
Duration4h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$143Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Atlanta to Santa Catalina Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,005.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 16m

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

There is no direct connection from Atlanta to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can take the subway to Airport Station, walk to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), walk to LAX Terminal 6 Lower Level, take the bus to Metro Transit Center Bay 2, walk to LAX / Metro Transit Center, take the vehicle to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Line, walk to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line, take the vehicle to Downtown Long Beach Station, walk to Long Beach, then take the ferry to Avalon. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Avalon via Dallas Bus Station, Patsaouras Transit Plaza at Union Station, Spring St & 7th St, 6th / Spring, 1st / Pine, and Long Beach in around 2d 5h.

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