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

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

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MSP - LAX
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    8h 44m
    $154–463

  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane MSP - LGB
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    10h 25m
    $122–429

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    2d 1h
    $647–1,373

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Tulsabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to 7th / Channelbus bus 577
    4. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    2d 5h
    $407–693

  5. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, ferry

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane MSP - SNA
    2. Take the ferry from Catalina Flyer - Newport Beach to Catalina Flyer - Avalonferry ferry
    9h 20m
    $426–566

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

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MSP - 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 13m
    $258–627

  7. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane MSP - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    12h 41m
    $202–613

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar92Weekly Planes
Duration4h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$114Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,596.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Minneapolis to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can take the vehicle to Terminal 1 Station, walk to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) 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 Minneapolis to Avalon via Kansas City, On 13Th Between Charlotte & Holmes Wb, On Grand At Pershing Crown Center Shops Sb, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Union Station - Metro A-Line, Downtown Long Beach Station, and Long Beach in around 2d 1h.

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