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

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

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MEL - LAX
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    20h 20m
    $532–1,171

  2. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, ferry

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane MEL - SNA
    2. Take the ferry from Catalina Flyer - Newport Beach to Catalina Flyer - Avalonferry ferry
    24h 49m
    $704–2,214

  3. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane MEL - BUR
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    25h 14m
    $606–2,077

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

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MEL - 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
    25h 12m
    $567–1,896

  5. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane MEL - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    27h 3m
    $550–1,781

  6. Fly to Meadows Field Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane MEL - BFL
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    26h 22m
    $598–1,851

  7. Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane MEL - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    28h 22m
    $547–1,565

  8. Fly to Palm Springs International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane MEL - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    29h 22m
    $537–1,623

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration17h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$354Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 7,995.3 mi
  • Duration: 20h 20m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Santa Catalina Island, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) 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 the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA), walk to Airport-Arrival Terminal, take the line 76 bus to Macarthur-Harbor, take the taxi to Catalina Flyer - Newport Beach, then take the ferry to Catalina Flyer - Avalon.

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