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

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

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  1. Fly to Long Beach Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane RNO - LGB
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    5h 1m
    $62–235

  2. Bus, ferry via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    14h 21m
    $110–205

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Reno to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    24h 30m
    $249–516

  4. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane RNO - LAX
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    5h 11m
    $346–694

  5. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, ferry

    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane RNO - SNA
    2. Take the ferry from Catalina Flyer - Newport Beach to Catalina Flyer - Avalonferry ferry
    5h 39m
    $359–866

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

    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane RNO - 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
    6h 23m
    $568–786

  7. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak 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
    17h 30m
    $117–217

  8. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431 to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus bus 395
    2. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highwaybus bus 395
    3. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    17h 39m
    $113–178

Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Long Beach Airport (LGB) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration2h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Reno to Santa Catalina Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 443.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Reno to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can 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 Reno Amtrak to Avalon via Sacramento Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Union Station - Metro A-Line, Downtown Long Beach Station, and Long Beach in around 14h 21m.

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