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

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There are 7 ways to get from Charlotte 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 Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane CLT - LAX
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    9h 59m
    $204–473

  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane CLT - LGB
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    11h 45m
    $152–539

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to 7th / Channelbus bus 577
    5. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    2d 11h
    $398–768

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak 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 22h
    $878–1,855

  5. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, ferry

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane CLT - SNA
    2. Take the ferry from Catalina Flyer - Newport Beach to Catalina Flyer - Avalonferry ferry
    10h 36m
    $326–896

  6. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane CLT - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    12h 40m
    $232–713

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

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane CLT - 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 24m
    $268–977

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar91Weekly Planes
Duration6h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$158Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Charlotte to Santa Catalina Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,183.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Charlotte to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can take the line 5 bus to Charlotte Douglas Airport, walk to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) 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 Charlotte Bus Station to Avalon via Atlanta Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, El Monte Station - Lower Level, 7th / Channel, 7th & VA Hospital NW, 1st & Shelter E S, and Long Beach in around 2d 11h.

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