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How to get fromPhoenix Airport (PHX) to Santa Catalina Islandby plane, ferry, bus, train, or tram

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There are 7 ways to get from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Santa Catalina Island by plane, ferry, bus, train, or tram

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  1. Fly to Long Beach Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane PHX - LGB
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    4h 51m
    $62–245

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to 7th / Channelbus bus 577
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    12h 30m
    $81–159

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Maricopa Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    13h 59m
    $161–332

  4. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PHX - LAX
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    4h 56m
    $135–295

  5. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, ferry

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane PHX - SNA
    2. Take the ferry from Catalina Flyer - Newport Beach to Catalina Flyer - Avalonferry ferry
    5h 24m
    $149–654

  6. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, tram, ferry

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane PHX - BUR
    2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Downtown Long Beach Stationtram tram
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    6h 23m
    $207–507

  7. Bus, ferry via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2054
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    14h 6m
    $100–167

Phoenix (PHX) to Long Beach Airport (LGB) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration1h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Santa Catalina Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 395 mi
  • Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Phoenix Airport (PHX), USA and Santa Catalina Island, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can fly to Long Beach Airport (LGB), walk to Long Beach Airport / Lot A, take the line 111 bus to 1st & Shelter C N, walk to Long Beach, then take the ferry to Avalon. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Terminal 4 Station to Avalon via 24th St Station, Phoenix Bus Station, El Monte Station - Lower Level, 7th / Channel, 7th & VA Hospital NW, 1st & Shelter E S, and Long Beach in around 12h 30m.

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