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How to get fromPanama City to Santa Catalina Islandby plane, ferry, bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Panama City 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 Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PTY - LAX
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    12h 44m
    $470–689

  2. Fly to Tijuana International Airport, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)plane plane PTY - TIJ
    2. Take the bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallerybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    19h 1m
    $298–979

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Albrook to Terminal Tica Busbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal NicaBus to Managuabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Managua to Los Angelesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from 6th / Broadway to 1st / Pinebus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    5d 12h
    $455–575

  4. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, ferry

    1. Fly from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane PTY - SNA
    2. Take the ferry from Catalina Flyer - Newport Beach to Catalina Flyer - Avalonferry ferry
    15h 9m
    $402–1,232

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

    1. Fly from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PTY - 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
    15h 2m
    $314–1,013

  6. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane PTY - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    18h 33m
    $308–949

Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration7h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$170Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Panama City to Santa Catalina Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 3,081.4 mi
  • Duration: 12h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Panama City to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can take the shuttle to Aeropuerto Internacional de Tocumen, walk to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) 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 Terminal Albrook to Avalon via Terminal Tica Bus, Terminal NicaBus, Managua, Los Angeles, Olympic / Union, Broadway / 7th, 6th / Broadway, 1st / Pine, and Long Beach in around 5d 12h.

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