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

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There are 9 ways to get from Baltimore to Santa Catalina Island by plane, ferry, bus, train, or subway

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  1. Fly Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane BWI - LAX
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    10h 35m
    $264–703

  2. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane DCA - LAX
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    11h 33m
    $238–1,212

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from 6th / Spring to 1st / Pinebus bus 60
    5. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    2d 17h
    $462–914

  4. Train, ferry via Washington

    1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    2d 20h
    $974–2,604

  5. Train, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    3. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane IAD - LAX
    4. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    12h 26m
    $266–913

  6. Train, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, ferry

    1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    3. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane IAD - SNA
    4. Take the ferry from Catalina Flyer - Newport Beach to Catalina Flyer - Avalonferry ferry
    12h 51m
    $498–1,006

  7. Fly Baltimore-Washington International Airport to San Diego International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane BWI - 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
    12h 58m
    $288–1,027

  8. Fly Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane BWI - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    14h 41m
    $262–963

  9. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    3d 1h
    $1,040–2,168

Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration6h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$163Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Baltimore to Santa Catalina Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,388.5 mi
  • Duration: 10h 35m

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

There is no direct connection from Baltimore to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can take the vehicle to BWI Airport, walk to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) 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 Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Avalon via Harrisburg Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Patsaouras Transit Plaza at Union Station, Spring St & 7th St, 6th / Spring, 1st / Pine, and Long Beach in around 2d 17h.

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