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

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Yuma Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    9h 12m
    $111–212

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Yuma International Airport (YUM) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane YUM - LGB
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    8h 43m
    $66–259

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Yuma County Area Transit to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Diego to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallerybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    10h 1m
    $75–129

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

    1. Fly from Yuma International Airport (YUM) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane YUM - SNA
    2. Take the ferry from Catalina Flyer - Newport Beach to Catalina Flyer - Avalonferry ferry
    9h 49m
    $160–516

  5. Bus to Imperial County Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Winterhaven Dr @ Jimbo's Towing to 7th Street @ State Streetbus bus
    2. Fly from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane IPL - LAX
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    7h 30m
    $127–504

  6. Bus to Phoenix, fly to Long Beach Airport, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Yuma County Area Transit to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane PHX - LGB
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    9h 18m
    $87–281

  7. Bus to Phoenix, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Yuma County Area Transit to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane PHX - SNA
    3. Take the ferry from Catalina Flyer - Newport Beach to Catalina Flyer - Avalonferry ferry
    9h 52m
    $178–798

Yuma International Airport (YUM) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration6h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Yuma to Santa Catalina Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 304.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 12m

What companies run services between Yuma, AZ, USA and Santa Catalina Island, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Yuma to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can take the train to Los Angeles, walk to Union 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 Yuma County Area Transit to Avalon via San Diego, Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery, 1st & Shelter B N, Catalina Landing N, and Long Beach in around 10h 1m.

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