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

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There are 9 ways to get from Davis to Santa Catalina Island by bus, plane, ferry, train, or tram

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  1. Bus, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from 5th St at G St. to Terminal Abus bus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SMF - LAX
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    7h 10m
    $154–314

  2. Bus, fly to Long Beach Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 5th St at G St. to Terminal Abus bus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane SMF - LGB
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    7h 10m
    $87–380

  3. Bus, ferry via Stockton

    1. Take the bus from Davis to Stocktonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Stockton to Los Angelesbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    13h 58m

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Davis to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    17h 32m
    $206–399

  5. Bus, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, ferry

    1. Take the bus from 5th St at G St. to Terminal Abus bus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SMF - SNA
    3. Take the ferry from Catalina Flyer - Newport Beach to Catalina Flyer - Avalonferry ferry
    7h 43m
    $316–897

  6. Bus, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, tram, ferry

    1. Take the bus from 5th St at G St. to Terminal Abus bus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SMF - BUR
    3. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Downtown Long Beach Stationtram tram
    4. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    8h 27m
    $208–710

  7. Bus, fly to Ontario International Airport, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from 5th St at G St. to Terminal Abus bus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SMF - ONT
    3. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    9h 46m
    $232–814

  8. Bus, fly to San Diego International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the bus from 5th St at G St. to Terminal Abus bus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SMF - SAN
    3. Take the bus from San Diego to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallerybus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    9h 48m
    $138–348

  9. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Long Beach Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    16h 19m
    $102–185

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar129Weekly Planes
Duration1h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Davis to Santa Catalina Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 454.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 10m

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

There is no direct connection from Davis to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can take the bus to Terminal A, walk to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) 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 Davis to Avalon via Stockton, Stockton, Los Angeles, Washington Station, Downtown Long Beach Station, and Long Beach in around 13h 58m.

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