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

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

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  1. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane DEN - SNA
    2. Take the ferry from Catalina Flyer - Newport Beach to Catalina Flyer - Avalonferry ferry
    7h 24m
    $194–463

  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane DEN - LGB
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    8h 19m
    $107–493

  3. Bus, ferry via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    25h 14m
    $208–365

  4. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Denver to Las Vegas Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the train from Las Vegas Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    30h 32m
    $653–1,088

  5. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane DEN - LAX
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    8h 15m
    $129–618

  6. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, subway, tram, ferry

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane DEN - BUR
    2. Take the subway from North Hollywood Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Linessubway subway
    3. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Long Beach Stationtram tram
    4. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    9h 6m
    $212–409

  7. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane DEN - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    10h 53m
    $139–429

  8. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Long Beach Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    26h 54m
    $218–380

Denver (DEN) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) flights

Calendar114Weekly Planes
Duration3h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Colorado to Santa Catalina Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 915.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Colorado to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can take the vehicle to Nine Mile Station, walk to Nine Mile Station Gate H, take the bus to Denver Airport Station Gate 7, walk to Denver (DEN) airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA), take the taxi to Catalina Flyer - Newport Beach, then take the ferry to Catalina Flyer - Avalon. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Civic Center Loop to Avalon via 16th Street & Wewatta St, Denver Union Station, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, Union Station - Metro A-Line, Downtown Long Beach Station, and Long Beach in around 25h 14m.

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