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

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There are 8 ways to get from Madera to Santa Catalina Island by bus, ferry, plane, or tram

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Madera Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    9h 21m
    $75–163

  2. Bus, ferry via Fresno #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallerybus bus FlixBus 2006
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    10h 5m
    $69–163

  3. Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, tram, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Madera Bus Stop to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane FAT - LAX
    3. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Linetram tram
    4. Take the tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line to Downtown Long Beach Stationtram tram
    5. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    7h 40m
    $447–759

  4. Bus, ferry via Fresno

    1. Take the bus from Fresno to Los Angelesbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    9h 36m

  5. Bus to Merced Municipal Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Madera Bus Stop to Merced Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MCE - LAX
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    7h 39m
    $129–283

  6. Bus, line 68 bus, tram to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, tram, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Madera, CA to Gilroybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gilroy Transit Center to Santa Teresa Stationbus bus
    3. Take the tram from Santa Teresa Station to Metro/Airport Stationtram tram
    4. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SJC - LAX
    5. Take the tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line to Downtown Long Beach Stationtram tram
    6. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    9h 51m
    $176–819

  7. Bus, line 68 bus, tram to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Madera, CA to Gilroybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gilroy Transit Center to Santa Teresa Stationbus bus
    3. Take the tram from Santa Teresa Station to Metro/Airport Stationtram tram
    4. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane SJC - LGB
    5. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    9h 51m
    $119–475

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

    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane FAT - 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
    $132–350

Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

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Duration1h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$25Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Madera to Santa Catalina Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 301.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Madera to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can take the bus to Los Angeles Union Station, walk to Union 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 the bus to Fresno Bus Station, walk to Fresno Amtrak, take the bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, walk to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) 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.

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