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How to get fromBocas del Toro to Santa Catalina Islandby plane, ferry, shuttle, bus, or busferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Bocas del Toro to Santa Catalina Island by plane, ferry, shuttle, bus, or busferry

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  1. Fly Bocas Del Toro Isla Colón International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Bocas Del Toro Isla Colón International Airport (BOC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane BOC - LAX
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    14h 21m
    $231–546

  2. Fly Bocas Del Toro Isla Colón International Airport to Long Beach Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Bocas Del Toro Isla Colón International Airport (BOC) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane BOC - LGB
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    36h 31m
    $156–511

  3. Fly Bocas Del Toro Isla Colón International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, ferry

    1. Fly from Bocas Del Toro Isla Colón International Airport (BOC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane BOC - SNA
    2. Take the ferry from Catalina Flyer - Newport Beach to Catalina Flyer - Avalonferry ferry
    36h 54m
    $350–1,071

  4. Shuttle, bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, ferry

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Bocas del Toro to Puerto Viejo de Talamancashuttle bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Cahuita to San Joséshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 50 m este Del Aeropuertobus bus
    4. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SJO - LAX
    5. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    20h 23m
    $734–1,054

  5. Bus and ferry, shuttle to Limón International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the busferry from Taxi Valencia Dock to Manzanillobusferry bus ferry
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Manzanillo to Limon Airportshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Limón International Airport (LIO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane LIO - LAX
    4. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    20h 41m
    $332–731

Bocas Del Toro Isla Colón International Airport (BOC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration10h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$198Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Bocas del Toro to Santa Catalina Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,907.7 mi
  • Duration: 14h 21m

What companies run services between Bocas del Toro, Panama and Santa Catalina Island, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Bocas del Toro to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can 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 fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA), walk to Airport-Arrival Terminal, take the line 76 bus to Macarthur-Harbor, take the taxi to Catalina Flyer - Newport Beach, then take the ferry to Catalina Flyer - Avalon.

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