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

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There are 9 ways to get from New Orleans 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 Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MSY - LAX
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    9h 14m
    $174–603

  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane MSY - LGB
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    10h 49m
    $132–479

  3. Bus, ferry via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr to El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Cobus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Paso to 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Parkbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Pacific / Florence to 1st / Pinebus bus 60
    5. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    37h 9m
    $326–561

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Los Angelestrain train Sunset Limited
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    2d 2h
    $663–1,353

  5. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, ferry

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane MSY - SNA
    2. Take the ferry from Catalina Flyer - Newport Beach to Catalina Flyer - Avalonferry ferry
    11h 12m
    $456–1,296

  6. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane MSY - BUR
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    12h 26m
    $248–959

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

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MSY - 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 47m
    $258–727

  8. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane MSY - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    13h 20m
    $212–813

  9. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    44h 6m
    $319–615

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar52Weekly Planes
Duration5h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,735.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 14m

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

There is no direct connection from New Orleans to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can take the bus to Kenner Terminal Parking Garage, walk to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) 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 New Orleans Bus Station to Avalon via Downtown Houston, St Joseph Pkwy @ Louisiana St, N Main St @ Airline Dr, Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr, El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co, El Paso, 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Park, Pacific / Florence, 1st / Pine, and Long Beach in around 37h 9m.

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