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

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

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  1. Bus, ferry via Los Angeles

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    1. Take the bus from Merced to Huntington Parkbus bus Stockton
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    9h 21m
    $65–96

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

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Fresnobus bus
    2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane FAT - LAX
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    8h 12m
    $430–722

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2007
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    10h 1m
    $72–110

  4. Bus, ferry #2

    1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    10h 1m
    $74–115

  5. Bus, ferry via Bakersfield

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Fernandobus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    10h 45m
    $69–115

  6. Bus, train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Mantecabus bus
    2. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SJC - LAX
    4. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    11h 14m
    $183–707

  7. Bus, train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Mantecabus bus
    2. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane SJC - LGB
    4. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    11h 13m
    $101–323

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

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 335.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Merced to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can take the bus to Huntington Park, take the line 611 bus to Vernon / Long Beach, walk to Vernon Station, 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, walk to Se Fresno - F St, take the line 34 bus to L Shelter, take the line 26 bus to SE PEACH - McKINLEY, 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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