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

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

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

    best
    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 46m
    $232–728

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

    cheapest
    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
    10h 54m
    $226–819

  3. Train, ferry

    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 19h
    $1,035–2,176

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal 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
    $469–896

  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 30m
    $424–1,621

  6. 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 34m
    $448–1,612

  7. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane JFK - BUR
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    12h 53m
    $320–975

  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 28m
    $276–1,052

  9. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to San Diego International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane JFK - 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 29m
    $250–1,193

  10. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane JFK - 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 56m
    $374–679

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: 2,517.9 mi
  • Duration: 10h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from New York to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can take the train to Newark Airport Railroad Station, walk to Newark Airport Railroad Station, take the vehicle to Terminal B, 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 train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Avalon via Chicago Union Station, Los Angeles, Union Station - Metro A-Line, Downtown Long Beach Station, and Long Beach in around 2d 19h.

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