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How to get fromSeattle to Santa Catalina Islandby plane, ferry, bus, train, or tram

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There are 9 ways to get from Seattle to Santa Catalina Island by plane, ferry, bus, train, 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
    $165–374

  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
    $88–330

  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 26m
    $240–365

  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
    $787–1,208

  5. 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 31m
    $217–507

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

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SEA - BUR
    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
    9h 11m
    $349–530

  7. Fly Paine Field County Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, ferry

    1. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane PAE - SNA
    2. Take the ferry from Catalina Flyer - Newport Beach to Catalina Flyer - Avalonferry ferry
    8h 47m
    $282–1,072

  8. 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 24m
    $93–414

  9. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport 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
    10h 30m
    $189–414

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

Calendar179Weekly Planes
Duration2h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,024.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 51m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Santa Catalina Island, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Seattle to Santa Catalina Island. 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 26m.

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