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

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There are 7 ways to get from Charleston to Santa Catalina Island by plane, ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane CHS - LAX
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    10h 25m
    $227–856

  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane CHS - LGB
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    12h 15m
    $149–527

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station 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
    3d 5h
    $1,151–2,423

  4. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, ferry

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane CHS - SNA
    2. Take the ferry from Catalina Flyer - Newport Beach to Catalina Flyer - Avalonferry ferry
    12h 17m
    $294–943

  5. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane CHS - BUR
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    13h 26m
    $240–877

  6. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane CHS - 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 10m
    $211–752

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

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane CHS - 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
    14h 3m
    $610–1,049

Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration8h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$132Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Charleston to Santa Catalina Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,268.4 mi
  • Duration: 10h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Charleston to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can take the bus to Fuel Farm Rd / Dreamliner Dr, walk to Charleston-Airport-CHS 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 vehicle from Charleston to Avalon via Charleston Amtrak Station, Petersburg Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Los Angeles, Union Station - Metro A-Line, Downtown Long Beach Station, and Long Beach in around 3d 5h.

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