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

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

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane EWR - LAX
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    10h 42m
    $213–706

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    2d 19h
    $458–877

  3. Train, ferry via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn 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
    2d 20h
    $1,032–2,726

  4. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane JFK - LAX
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    11h 18m
    $229–830

  5. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, ferry

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane EWR - SNA
    2. Take the ferry from Catalina Flyer - Newport Beach to Catalina Flyer - Avalonferry ferry
    11h 26m
    $405–1,599

  6. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PHL - LAX
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    11h 27m
    $285–535

  7. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, ferry

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane JFK - SNA
    2. Take the ferry from Catalina Flyer - Newport Beach to Catalina Flyer - Avalonferry ferry
    11h 58m
    $451–1,623

  8. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to San Diego International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane EWR - 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 25m
    $257–1,029

  9. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PHL - SAN
    3. Take the bus from San Diego to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallerybus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    13h 58m
    $339–1,198

  10. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn 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 4h
    $1,084–2,287

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar93Weekly Planes
Duration6h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$145Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,510.3 mi
  • Duration: 10h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from New Jersey to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can take the line 62 bus to Newark Airport Building #4 At Bus Hov Lane, Locat, walk to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) 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 Newark Penn Station to Avalon via St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Union Station - Metro A-Line, Downtown Long Beach Station, and Long Beach in around 2d 19h.

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