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

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

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  1. Fly to Long Beach Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane DEN - LGB
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    7h 41m
    $125–477

  2. Bus, ferry via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas BusTerminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Strip to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    25h 49m

  3. 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 31m
    $433–838

  4. 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
    7h 42m
    $202–911

  5. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, ferry

    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
    8h 9m
    $274–504

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

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane DEN - BUR
    2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Downtown Long Beach Stationtram tram
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    9h 9m
    $166–417

  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 13m
    $135–501

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

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane DEN - 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 9m
    $177–295

  9. 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
    25h 55m
    $198–367

Denver (DEN) to Long Beach Airport (LGB) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration3h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$87Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Denver to Santa Catalina Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 916 mi
  • Duration: 7h 41m

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

There is no direct connection from Denver to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can take the train to Denver Airport Station, walk to Denver (DEN) airport, fly to Long Beach Airport (LGB), walk to Long Beach Airport / Lot A, take the line 111 bus to 1st & Shelter C N, walk to Long Beach, then take the ferry to Avalon. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Denver Union Station to Avalon via Las Vegas BusTerminal, South Strip Transit Terminal, NB Las Vegas at The Wynn, Las Vegas Strip, Los Angeles Union Station, Union Station - Metro A-Line, Downtown Long Beach Station, and Long Beach in around 25h 49m.

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