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

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There are 11 ways to get from Virginia Beach to Santa Catalina Island by plane, ferry, bus, or train

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

    best
    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ORF - LAX
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    11h 13m
    $367–1,281

  2. Fly Norfolk International Airport to Long Beach Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane ORF - LGB
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    12h 41m
    $165–527

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    2d 23h
    $1,006–2,156

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from 6th / Spring to 1st / Pinebus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    3d 1h
    $484–944

  5. Fly Norfolk International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, ferry

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ORF - SNA
    2. Take the ferry from Catalina Flyer - Newport Beach to Catalina Flyer - Avalonferry ferry
    13h 19m
    $349–1,074

  6. Fly Norfolk International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane ORF - BUR
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    14h 32m
    $291–1,037

  7. Fly Norfolk International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane ORF - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    15h 27m
    $255–841

  8. Fly Norfolk International Airport to San Diego International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ORF - 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
    13h 41m
    $341–905

  9. Bus to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Arlingtonbus bus
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane IAD - LAX
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    15h 16m
    $259–961

  10. Bus, train, ferry via Charlottesville

    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Charlottesville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    5. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    3d 3h
    $1,022–2,161

  11. Bus, train, ferry via St. Louis

    1. Take the bus from Norfolk, VA - Best Square to Times Square – 37th St.bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from St. Louis to Los Angelestrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    4d
    $982–2,020

Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration7h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$148Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Virginia Beach to Santa Catalina Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,440.2 mi
  • Duration: 11h 13m

What companies run services between Virginia Beach, VA, USA and Santa Catalina Island, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Virginia Beach to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can take the line 035 bus to Shore & Pleasure House, take the taxi to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) 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 Virginia Beach to Avalon via Washington Union Station, Washington Union Station, Chicago Union Station, Los Angeles, Union Station - Metro A-Line, Downtown Long Beach Station, and Long Beach in around 2d 23h.

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