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

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There are 7 ways to get from Des Moines to Santa Catalina Island by plane, ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane DSM - LAX
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    7h 43m
    $190–722

  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane DSM - LGB
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    8h 58m
    $158–548

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Long Beach Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    41h 20m
    $286–551

  4. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    44h 16m
    $633–1,319

  5. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, ferry

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane DSM - SNA
    2. Take the ferry from Catalina Flyer - Newport Beach to Catalina Flyer - Avalonferry ferry
    7h 57m
    $332–1,115

  6. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane DSM - BUR
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    10h 21m
    $274–1,078

  7. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane DSM - 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 30m
    $238–882

Des Moines (DSM) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar82Weekly Planes
Duration5h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$142Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Des Moines to Santa Catalina Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,507 mi
  • Duration: 7h 43m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Santa Catalina Island, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can take the taxi to Des-Moines-Airport-DSM 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 Des Moines to Avalon via Denver Union Station, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Long Beach Bus Station, Long Beach Blvd & 16th SW, 1st & Shelter B N, Catalina Landing N, and Long Beach in around 41h 20m.

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