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How to get fromSt. Louis to Santa Catalina Islandby plane, ferry, bus, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from St. Louis to Santa Catalina Island by plane, ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane STL - LAX
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    8h 57m
    $164–354

  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane STL - LGB
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    10h 42m
    $132–480

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    43h 56m
    $322–598

  4. Train, ferry via Kansas City

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain train
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    45h 46m
    $671–1,431

  5. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, ferry

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane STL - SNA
    2. Take the ferry from Catalina Flyer - Newport Beach to Catalina Flyer - Avalonferry ferry
    11h 5m
    $296–996

  6. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane STL - BUR
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    12h 13m
    $238–960

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

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane STL - 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
    11h 20m
    $180–308

  8. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    2d 14h
    $821–1,652

Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar57Weekly Planes
Duration5h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$123Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,658.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 57m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Santa Catalina Island, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from St. Louis to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can take the train to LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station, walk to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) 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 St Louis Bus Station to Avalon via Los Angeles Union Station, Union Station - Metro A-Line, Downtown Long Beach Station, and Long Beach in around 43h 56m.

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