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

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  1. Fly Phoenix 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
    5h 56m
    $75–347

  2. Bus, ferry

    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 10m
    $106–147

  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
    $232–409

  4. Fly Phoenix 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 1m
    $132–351

  5. Fly Phoenix 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
    6h 29m
    $274–744

  6. Fly Phoenix 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
    7h 28m
    $206–547

  7. Fly Scottsdale Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, ferry

    1. Fly from Scottsdale Airport (SCF) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SCF - SNA
    2. Take the ferry from Catalina Flyer - Newport Beach to Catalina Flyer - Avalonferry ferry
    7h 15m
    $148–468

  8. Fly Phoenix to Ontario International Airport, train, tram, ferry

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane PHX - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Downtown Long Beach Stationtram tram
    4. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    8h 32m
    $180–371

  9. Fly Phoenix to San Diego International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PHX - 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
    8h 24m
    $156–1,025

  10. 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
    $90–160

  11. Bus, ferry via Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd) #2

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Huntington Parkbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pacific / Florence to 1st / Pinebus bus 60
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    11h 54m
    $92–149

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

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Duration1h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Phoenix to Santa Catalina Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 397 mi
  • Duration: 5h 56m

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 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 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 10m.

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