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How to get fromSeattle Airport (SEA) to Channel Islandsby plane, ferry, bus, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Channel Islands by plane, ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Long Beach Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane SEA - LGB
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    6h 16m
    $82–296

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport 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
    30h 21m
    $200–384

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Tacoma to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    39h 35m
    $443–950

  4. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SEA - LAX
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    6h 19m
    $183–432

  5. Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SEA - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Ventura, CAbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Ventura Harbor to Santa Cruz Islandferry ferry
    6h 35m
    $254–564

  6. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, ferry

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SEA - SNA
    2. Take the ferry from Catalina Flyer - Newport Beach to Catalina Flyer - Avalonferry ferry
    6h 56m
    $212–496

  7. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SEA - BUR
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    7h 40m
    $354–473

  8. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SEA - 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 57m
    $91–410

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

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SEA - 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
    $176–465

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Long Beach Airport (LGB) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration4h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,006.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between Seattle Airport (SEA), USA and Channel Islands, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Channel Islands. 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 Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Avalon via Sacramento Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Downtown, Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery, 1st & Shelter B N, Catalina Landing N, and Long Beach in around 30h 21m.

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