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How to get fromPuerto Vallarta to Santa Catalina Islandby plane, ferry, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Puerto Vallarta to Santa Catalina Island by plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PVR - LAX
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    8h 45m
    $203–652

  2. Fly to Tijuana International Airport, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)plane plane PVR - TIJ
    2. Take the bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallerybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    11h 54m
    $121–312

  3. Bus, ferry via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Bucerías to Tepicbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tepic to Los Angelesbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    37h 27m
    $134–271

  4. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, ferry

    1. Fly from Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane PVR - SNA
    2. Take the ferry from Catalina Flyer - Newport Beach to Catalina Flyer - Avalonferry ferry
    9h 13m
    $215–745

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

    1. Fly from Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PVR - 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
    11h 2m
    $227–1,175

  6. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bucerías to Tepicbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tepic to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    41h 42m
    $230–391

  7. Bus, ferry via Nuevo Vallarta

    1. Take the bus from Nuevo Vallarta to Tepicbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tepic to Los Angelesbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    2d 2h
    $208–286

Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration4h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Puerto Vallarta to Santa Catalina Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,276.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 45m

What companies run services between Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and Santa Catalina Island, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Puerto Vallarta to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can take the bus to Avenida Francisco Medina Ascencio, walk to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) 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 Autotransportes Medina to Avalon via Bucerías, Tepic, Los Angeles, 7th / Decatur, 5th / Flower, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines, Downtown Long Beach Station, and Long Beach in around 37h 27m.

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