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

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There are 6 ways to get from West Palm Beach to Santa Catalina Island by plane, ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Fly President Donald J. Trump International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from President Donald J. Trump International Airport (PBI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PBI - LAX
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    9h 10m
    $502–846

  2. Train to Miami International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from West Palm Beach Station to Miami Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MIA - LAX
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    11h 51m
    $227–912

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from West Palm Beach 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 bus from 6th / Spring to 1st / Pinebus bus 60
    5. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    2d 18h
    $453–841

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from West Palm Beach Amtrak Station 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 21h
    $1,294–2,838

  5. Fly President Donald J. Trump International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, ferry

    1. Fly from President Donald J. Trump International Airport (PBI) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane PBI - SNA
    2. Take the ferry from Catalina Flyer - Newport Beach to Catalina Flyer - Avalonferry ferry
    11h 36m
    $337–1,103

  6. Train to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from West Palm Beach to Fort Lauderdaletrain train
    2. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane FLL - LAX
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    11h 15m
    $454–1,707

President Donald J. Trump International Airport (PBI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar84Weekly Planes
Duration7h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$158Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from West Palm Beach to Santa Catalina Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,381.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 10m

What companies run services between West Palm Beach, FL, USA and Santa Catalina Island, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from West Palm Beach to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can 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 West Palm Beach Bus Station to Avalon via Atlanta Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Patsaouras Transit Plaza at Union Station, Spring St & 7th St, 6th / Spring, 1st / Pine, and Long Beach in around 2d 18h.

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