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

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There are 8 ways to get from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Catalina Island by plane, ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane FLL - LAX
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    10h 19m
    $434–1,654

  2. Train to Miami International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Station to Miami Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MIA - 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
    13h 23m
    $190–560

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from 6th / Spring to 1st / Pinebus bus 60
    5. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    2d 18h
    $457–875

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    3d 22h
    $1,368–2,879

  5. Train to Miami International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Station to Miami Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MIA - LAX
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    10h 52m
    $226–907

  6. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, ferry

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane FLL - SNA
    2. Take the ferry from Catalina Flyer - Newport Beach to Catalina Flyer - Avalonferry ferry
    12h 33m
    $526–1,097

  7. Train to President Donald J. Trump International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale to West Palm Beachtrain train
    2. Fly from President Donald J. Trump International Airport (PBI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PBI - LAX
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    12h 22m
    $526–908

  8. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to San Diego International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane FLL - 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
    13h 13m
    $338–1,277

Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar72Weekly Planes
Duration6h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$136Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Catalina Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,399.6 mi
  • Duration: 10h 19m

What companies run services between Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA and Santa Catalina Island, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can take the line 01 bus to Airport/Rental Car Center, walk to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) 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 Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Avalon via Atlanta Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Patsaouras Transit Plaza at Union Station, Spring St & 7th St, 6th / Spring, 1st / Pine, and Long Beach in around 2d 18h.

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