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How to get fromPhoenix to Santa Catalina Islandby plane, ferry, bus, taxi, train, or tram

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There are 8 ways to get from Phoenix to Santa Catalina Island by plane, ferry, bus, taxi, train, or tram

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  1. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, ferry

    best
    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 12m
    $127–567

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Phoenix to Downtown Los Angelesbus bus Nogales / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    10h 11m
    $75–159

  3. Taxi, train, ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Baseline/Central Ave to Maricopa Amtraktaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    13h 58m
    $322–539

  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
    6h 3m
    $132–451

  5. Fly to Long Beach Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane PHX - LGB
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    6h 2m
    $75–377

  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 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Long Beach Stationtram tram
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    6h 59m
    $82–419

  7. Bus, ferry via Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd)

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    10h 36m
    $91–197

  8. Bus, ferry via Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station

    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
    13h 1m
    $106–208

Phoenix (PHX) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) flights

Calendar117Weekly Planes
Duration1h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Phoenix to Santa Catalina Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 381.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 12m

What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Santa Catalina Island, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Phoenix to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can take the vehicle to Terminal 4 Station, walk to Phoenix (PHX) airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA), take the taxi to Catalina Flyer - Newport Beach, then take the ferry to Catalina Flyer - Avalon. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Phoenix to Avalon via Downtown Los Angeles, 7th / Maple, San Pedro / Washington, San Pedro Street Station, Downtown Long Beach Station, and Long Beach in around 10h 11m.

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