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

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There are 7 ways to get from Sydney 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 Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SYD - LAX
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    19h 39m
    $545–1,167

  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane SYD - LGB
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    22h 19m
    $363–1,163

  3. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, ferry

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SYD - SNA
    2. Take the ferry from Catalina Flyer - Newport Beach to Catalina Flyer - Avalonferry ferry
    22h 47m
    $647–2,110

  4. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SYD - BUR
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    22h 56m
    $599–1,973

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

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SYD - 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
    25h 8m
    $1,360–2,192

  6. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SYD - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    25h 5m
    $523–1,677

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

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SYD - 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
    26h
    $520–1,561

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration14h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$343Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sydney to Santa Catalina Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 7,557.7 mi
  • Duration: 19h 39m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Santa Catalina Island, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) 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 the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, 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.

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