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

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

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  1. Fly Vancouver International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane YVR - LAX
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    8h 56m
    $124–806

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Vancouver to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Dana Point to Avalonferry ferry
    40h 43m
    $267–494

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain train
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    44h 7m
    $498–1,047

  4. Fly Vancouver International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, ferry

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane YVR - SNA
    2. Take the ferry from Catalina Flyer - Newport Beach to Catalina Flyer - Avalonferry ferry
    9h 42m
    $346–1,299

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

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane YVR - 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 34m
    $237–978

  6. Train to Paine Field County Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PAE - LAX
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    12h 21m
    $180–686

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

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane PAE - SNA
    3. Take the ferry from Catalina Flyer - Newport Beach to Catalina Flyer - Avalonferry ferry
    12h 56m
    $302–1,079

  8. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SEA - BUR
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    14h 7m
    $400–583

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar95Weekly Planes
Duration3h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Vancouver to Santa Catalina Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,146.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 56m

What companies run services between Vancouver, BC, Canada and Santa Catalina Island, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Vancouver to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can take the subway to YVR-Airport Station @ Canada Line, walk to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) 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 Vancouver to Avalon via Seattle Bus Station, Sacramento Bus Station, Oceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside, San Clemente Pier Amtrak, and Dana Point in around 40h 43m.

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