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

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There are 10 ways to get from Modesto to Santa Catalina Island by bus, ferry, plane, train, or tram

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  1. Bus, ferry via Los Angeles

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    1. Take the bus from Modesto to Huntington Parkbus bus Stockton
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    10h 21m
    $73–106

  2. Bus to Merced Municipal Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Merced Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MCE - LAX
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    7h 49m
    $119–253

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Modesto to Los Angelesbus bus Lxit 3301
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    10h 44m
    $116–166

  4. Bus, ferry #2

    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    10h 51m
    $108–155

  5. Bus, ferry #3

    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Long Beach Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    11h 50m
    $90–156

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

    1. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SJC - LAX
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    9h 42m
    $159–672

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

    1. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane SJC - LGB
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    9h 41m
    $92–358

  8. Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, ferry

    1. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SJC - SNA
    3. Take the ferry from Catalina Flyer - Newport Beach to Catalina Flyer - Avalonferry ferry
    10h 14m
    $291–915

  9. Line 70 bus, train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, tram, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to ACE Lathrop Stationbus 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 Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SJC - BUR
    4. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Downtown Long Beach Stationtram tram
    5. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    10h 54m
    $543–828

  10. Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SJC - ONT
    3. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    12h 18m
    $227–882

Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Modesto to Santa Catalina Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 375.4 mi
  • Duration: 10h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Modesto 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 Merced Bus Stop, walk to Merced Transpo, take the bus to West Av @ 1st, walk to Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) 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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