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How to get fromSanta Catalina Island to Baja California Surby ferry, plane, bus, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Santa Catalina Island to Baja California Sur by ferry, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Ferry to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Los Cabos International Airport

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Avalon to Long Beachferry ferry
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)plane plane LAX - SJD
    7h 36m
    $3,160–8,407

  2. Ferry, train to Tijuana International Airport, fly to Loreto International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Avalon to Dana Pointferry ferry
    2. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    3. Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Loreto International Airport (LTO)plane plane TIJ - LTO
    10h 9m
    $2,769–5,819

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Avalon to Long Beachferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Long Beach Bus Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tijuana Central Bus Terminal to La Paz Malecónbus bus
    34h 32m
    $3,150–5,922

  4. Ferry to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Los Cabos International Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Catalina Flyer - Avalon to Catalina Flyer - Newport Beachferry ferry
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)plane plane SNA - SJD
    8h 2m
    $2,901–9,164

  5. Ferry to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Loreto International Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Avalon to Long Beachferry ferry
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Loreto International Airport (LTO)plane plane LAX - LTO
    6h 52m
    $5,558–14,092

  6. Ferry, train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Los Cabos International Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Avalon to Dana Pointferry ferry
    2. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    3. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)plane plane SAN - SJD
    9h 19m
    $6,097–34,899

  7. Ferry, train to Tijuana International Airport, fly to La Paz International Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Avalon to Dana Pointferry ferry
    2. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    3. Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to La Paz International Airport (LAP)plane plane TIJ - LAP
    10h 30m
    $2,849–5,349

  8. Ferry, bus via San Diego

    1. Take the ferry from Avalon to Long Beachferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery to San Diegobus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Sr 188 & Tecate Martbus bus 894
    4. Take the bus from Tecate to La Paz Serdanbus bus
    35h 12m
    $2,860–5,664

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration3h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,448Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Santa Catalina Island to Baja California Sur.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,571.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 36m

What companies run services between Santa Catalina Island, CA, USA and Baja California Sur, Mexico?

There is no direct connection from Santa Catalina Island to Baja California Sur. However, you can take the ferry to Long Beach, walk to Downtown Long Beach Station, take the vehicle to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line, walk to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Line, take the vehicle to LAX / Metro Transit Center, walk to Metro Transit Center Bay 2, take the bus to LAX Terminal 1, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD), walk to San Jose Cabo Airport, then take the bus to San José del Cabo. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Avalon to La Paz Serdan via Long Beach, Downtown Long Beach Station, Anaheim Street Station, Long Beach Bus Station, Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano, Tijuana Central Bus Terminal, and La Paz Malecón in around 34h 32m.

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