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

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There are 11 ways to get from Dallas to Santa Catalina Island by plane, ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Dallas to Los Angeles International Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane DAL - LAX
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    8h 20m
    $108–447

  2. Bus, ferry via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from Dallas to El Pasobus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to Los Angelesbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    31h 48m
    $238–380

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Dallas to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    46h 23m
    $982–1,558

  4. Fly Dallas to Long Beach Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane DAL - LGB
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    8h 25m
    $136–593

  5. Fly Dallas to John Wayne Airport Orange County, ferry

    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane DAL - SNA
    2. Take the ferry from Catalina Flyer - Newport Beach to Catalina Flyer - Avalonferry ferry
    8h 52m
    $210–700

  6. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane DFW - LAX
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    9h 14m
    $205–434

  7. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, ferry

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane DFW - SNA
    2. Take the ferry from Catalina Flyer - Newport Beach to Catalina Flyer - Avalonferry ferry
    9h 47m
    $217–517

  8. Fly Dallas to Ontario International Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane DAL - 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 58m
    $131–537

  9. Fly Dallas to San Diego International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane DAL - 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
    10h 44m
    $147–578

  10. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane DFW - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    11h 56m
    $138–424

  11. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    35h 41m
    $296–507

Dallas (DAL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration4h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,305 mi
  • Duration: 8h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Dallas to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can take the vehicle to Inwood/Love Field Station, walk to Inwood/Love Field Station, take the line 005 bus to Love Field Airport, walk to Dallas (DAL) 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 Houston @ Main - S - Ns to Avalon via Jefferson @ Marsalis - W - Ns, Dallas, El Paso, Los Angeles, Washington Station, Downtown Long Beach Station, and Long Beach in around 31h 48m.

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