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How to get fromSeattle to Channel Islandsby plane, ferry, bus, train, subway, or tram

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There are 9 ways to get from Seattle to Channel Islands by plane, ferry, bus, train, subway, or tram

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  1. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, ferry

    best
    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
    7h 51m
    $165–384

  2. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Long Beach Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    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
    7h 52m
    $103–450

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station 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 31m
    $243–420

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    38h 42m
    $783–1,253

  5. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport 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
    8h 4m
    $160–448

  6. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, subway, tram, ferry

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SEA - BUR
    2. Take the subway from North Hollywood Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Linessubway subway
    3. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Long Beach Stationtram tram
    4. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    8h 35m
    $110–492

  7. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport 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
    8h 26m
    $217–497

  8. Fly Paine Field County Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PAE - LAX
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    8h 7m
    $149–679

  9. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport 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
    10h 35m
    $103–494

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar176Weekly Planes
Duration2h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Seattle to Channel Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,024.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 51m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Channel Islands, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Seattle to Channel Islands. However, you can take the vehicle to SeaTac/Airport, walk to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) 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 Seattle Bus Station to Avalon via Sacramento Bus Station, Long Beach Bus Station, Long Beach Blvd & 16th SW, 1st & Shelter G S, and Long Beach in around 32h 31m.

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