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

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There are 9 ways to get from Milwaukee to Santa Catalina Island by plane, ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MKE - LAX
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    10h 51m
    $184–703

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee 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
    2d 1h
    $758–1,603

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis 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 6h
    $384–717

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

    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane MKE - SNA
    2. Take the ferry from Catalina Flyer - Newport Beach to Catalina Flyer - Avalonferry ferry
    11h 19m
    $336–1,196

  5. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ORD - LAX
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    10h 45m
    $190–472

  6. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ORD - SNA
    3. Take the ferry from Catalina Flyer - Newport Beach to Catalina Flyer - Avalonferry ferry
    11h 18m
    $312–555

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MDW - LAX
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    11h 13m
    $185–765

  8. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to San Diego International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MKE - 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
    11h 34m
    $269–978

  9. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane MDW - ONT
    3. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    13h 49m
    $243–875

General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

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Duration6h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$153Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,815.2 mi
  • Duration: 10h 51m

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

There is no direct connection from Milwaukee to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can take the bus to Airport, walk to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) 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 train from Milwaukee to Avalon via Chicago Union Station, Los Angeles, Union Station - Metro A-Line, Downtown Long Beach Station, and Long Beach in around 2d 1h.

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