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How to get fromSeattle Airport (SEA) to Santa Catalina Islandby plane, ferry, bus, or train

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There are 10 ways to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Santa Catalina Island 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 Long Beach Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    32h 25m
    $209–391

  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 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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
    $176–466

  9. 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 Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    10h 25m
    $264–574

  10. Fly to Palm Springs International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SEA - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    11h 7m
    $320–590

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

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration4h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Santa Catalina Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,006.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 16m

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

There is no direct connection from Seattle Airport (SEA) 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 Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Avalon via Sacramento Bus Station, Long Beach Bus Station, Long Beach Blvd & 16th SW, 1st & Shelter B N, Catalina Landing N, and Long Beach in around 32h 25m.

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