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

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

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  1. Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MRY - LAX
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    6h 18m
    $305–754

  2. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    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
    7h 46m
    $107–274

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    14h 24m
    $142–290

  4. Bus, ferry via Santa Barbara

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    14h 49m
    $127–196

  5. Fly Monterey Regional Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, ferry

    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane MRY - SNA
    2. Take the ferry from Catalina Flyer - Newport Beach to Catalina Flyer - Avalonferry ferry
    6h 49m
    $327–847

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

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    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
    7h 46m
    $182–708

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

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    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
    8h 19m
    $324–951

  8. Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, tram, ferry

    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane MRY - BUR
    2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Downtown Long Beach Stationtram tram
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    7h 28m
    $499–860

  9. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Long Beach Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    15h 3m
    $109–191

Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration2h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Monterey to Santa Catalina Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 326.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from Monterey to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can take the line 7 bus to Olmsted / Monterey Regional Airport, walk to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) 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 Tyler / Franklin to Avalon via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, Los Angeles, Union Station - Metro A-Line, Downtown Long Beach Station, and Long Beach in around 14h 24m.

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