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

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

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  1. Fly Miami International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MIA - LAX
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    9h 59m
    $222–901

  2. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Miami to Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company Lockwoodbus bus
    2. Take the train from Houston to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    2d 10h
    $726–1,506

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

    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 38m
    $425–1,656

  4. Fly Miami International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, ferry

    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane MIA - SNA
    2. Take the ferry from Catalina Flyer - Newport Beach to Catalina Flyer - Avalonferry ferry
    12h 34m
    $274–694

  5. Fly Miami International Airport to San Diego International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MIA - 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
    12h 30m
    $227–535

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

    1. Take the train from Metrorail Transfer Station to West Palm Beach Stationtrain 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 53m
    $509–863

  7. 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 33m
    $370–1,180

  8. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Miami 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
    $1,400–2,889

Miami International Airport (MIA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar82Weekly Planes
Duration6h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$128Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Miami to Santa Catalina Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,395.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Miami to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can take the vehicle to Miami International Airport, walk to Miami International Airport (MIA) 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 Miami Airport Station to Avalon via Miami, Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company Lockwood, Houston, Los Angeles, Union Station - Metro A-Line, Downtown Long Beach Station, and Long Beach in around 2d 10h.

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