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

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There are 7 ways to get from Tampa to Santa Catalina Island by plane, ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Tampa to Los Angeles International Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane TPA - LAX
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    10h 17m
    $204–853

  2. Fly Tampa to Long Beach Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane TPA - LGB
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    11h 56m
    $132–469

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    2d 13h
    $434–828

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Tampa to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    3d 16h
    $1,303–2,728

  5. Fly Tampa to John Wayne Airport Orange County, ferry

    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane TPA - SNA
    2. Take the ferry from Catalina Flyer - Newport Beach to Catalina Flyer - Avalonferry ferry
    12h 24m
    $306–996

  6. Fly Tampa to San Diego International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane TPA - 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
    12h 49m
    $238–827

  7. Train to Orlando, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MCO - LAX
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    12h 32m
    $290–956

Tampa (TPA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration6h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$135Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Tampa to Santa Catalina Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,218.8 mi
  • Duration: 10h 17m

What companies run services between Tampa, FL, USA and Santa Catalina Island, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Tampa to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can take the bus to Airport Rental Car Facility, walk to SkyConnect Rental Car Facility Station, take the vehicle to SkyConnect Passenger Terminal Station, walk to Tampa (TPA) 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 Tampa Bus Station to Avalon via Atlanta Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Union Station - Metro A-Line, Downtown Long Beach Station, and Long Beach in around 2d 13h.

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