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

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There are 7 ways to get from Portland to Santa Catalina Island by plane, ferry, bus, train, or tram

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PDX - LAX
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    7h 29m
    $145–284

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Long Beach Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    28h 20m
    $174–322

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Portland to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    34h 15m
    $353–755

  4. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, ferry

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane PDX - SNA
    2. Take the ferry from Catalina Flyer - Newport Beach to Catalina Flyer - Avalonferry ferry
    8h 12m
    $217–537

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

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane PDX - 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
    9h 2m
    $249–500

  6. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane PDX - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    10h 13m
    $173–454

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

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PDX - 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
    10h 5m
    $167–344

Portland International Airport (PDX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar107Weekly Planes
Duration3h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Portland to Santa Catalina Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 900.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 29m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Santa Catalina Island, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Portland to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can take the vehicle to Portland Int'l Airport station, walk to Portland International Airport (PDX) 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 Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Avalon via Sacramento Bus Station, Long Beach Bus Station, Long Beach Blvd & 16th SW, 1st & Shelter B N, Catalina Landing N, and Long Beach in around 28h 20m.

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