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

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There are 4 ways to get from Redding to Santa Catalina Island by bus, plane, tram, ferry, or train

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  1. Line 15 bus, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, tram, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 5 to Redding Regional Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane RDD - LAX
    3. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Linetram tram
    4. Take the tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line to Downtown Long Beach Stationtram tram
    5. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    7h 26m
    $234–702

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Redding Bus Station 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
    18h 15m
    $115–223

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    22h 6m
    $250–510

  4. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, ferry

    1. Fly from Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane RDD - SNA
    2. Take the ferry from Catalina Flyer - Newport Beach to Catalina Flyer - Avalonferry ferry
    10h 6m
    $416–946

Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration3h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Redding to Santa Catalina Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 571.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 26m

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

There is no direct connection from Redding to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can take the line 15 bus to Redding Regional Airport, walk to Redding-Airport-RDD 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 Redding Bus Station 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 18h 15m.

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