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How to get fromSanta Barbara Airport (SBA) to Santa Catalina Islandby plane, ferry, train, tram, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Santa Catalina Island by plane, ferry, train, tram, or bus

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  1. Fly, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SBA - LAX
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    4h 37m
    $373–548

  2. Train, tram, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Goleta Station to Los Angelestrain train
    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 33m
    $64–119

  3. Bus, tram, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    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 51m
    $108–143

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration1h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$17Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Santa Catalina Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 143.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara Airport (SBA), USA and Santa Catalina Island, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can 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 train from Goleta Station to Avalon via Los Angeles, Union Station - Metro A-Line, Downtown Long Beach Station, and Long Beach in around 6h 33m.

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