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

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There are 9 ways to get from Sacramento to Santa Catalina Island by plane, ferry, bus, train, or tram

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SMF - LAX
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    6h 16m
    $154–344

  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane SMF - LGB
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    6h 16m
    $62–240

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    12h 6m
    $93–165

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    17h 49m
    $206–410

  5. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, ferry

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SMF - SNA
    2. Take the ferry from Catalina Flyer - Newport Beach to Catalina Flyer - Avalonferry ferry
    6h 49m
    $316–897

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

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SMF - 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 33m
    $208–710

  7. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SMF - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    8h 52m
    $232–814

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

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SMF - 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 54m
    $138–348

  9. Bus, ferry via Greenfield

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    13h 16m
    $94–153

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar129Weekly Planes
Duration1h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sacramento to Santa Catalina Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 439.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 16m

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

There is no direct connection from Sacramento to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can take the bus to Terminal A, walk to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) 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 Sacramento Bus Station to Avalon via Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Downtown, Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery, 1st & Shelter B N, Catalina Landing N, and Long Beach in around 12h 6m.

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