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

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

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  1. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PHL - LAX
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    10h 45m
    $275–544

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane JFK - LAX
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    12h 23m
    $247–1,466

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus 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 16h
    $475–920

  4. Train, ferry via Washington

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    2d 20h
    $1,003–2,683

  5. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane EWR - LAX
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    11h 25m
    $248–752

  6. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane BWI - LAX
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    11h 35m
    $286–1,309

  7. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, ferry

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane EWR - SNA
    3. Take the ferry from Catalina Flyer - Newport Beach to Catalina Flyer - Avalonferry ferry
    12h 9m
    $430–1,545

  8. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to San Diego International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PHL - 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 15m
    $350–1,278

  9. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from 30th Street 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 3h
    $1,072–2,232

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar72Weekly Planes
Duration6h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$205Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Philadelphia to Santa Catalina Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,460.1 mi
  • Duration: 10h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Philadelphia to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can take the train to Airport Terminal A, walk to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) 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 Philadelphia Bus 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 16h.

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