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

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

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, ferry

    best
    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
    $129–618

  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
    7h 47m
    $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
    24h 1m
    $209–367

  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 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 14m
    $201–470

  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
    8h 33m
    $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 23m
    $139–429

  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 11m
    $197–477

  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 41m
    $219–382

Denver (DEN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar166Weekly Planes
Duration2h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Denver to Santa Catalina Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 939.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 42m

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 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 Denver Union Station to Avalon via Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, Union Station - Metro A-Line, Downtown Long Beach Station, and Long Beach in around 24h 1m.

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