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Fly + ferry · United States → Catalina Island

Houston to Catalina Island: fly + ferry

Catalina Island has no airport. Fly from Houston to Long Beach (LGB), nonstop, then it's 8 km to Catalina Landing, Long Beach and a About 1h fast ferry (Catalina Express) — about 5h 18m door to door.

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How to get from Houston to Catalina Island

Catalina Island has no airport: fly to the nearest one, then take the ferry. 2 ways, fastest first.

1Via Long Beach (LGB) ~5h 18m door to door
  1. Fly Houston → Long BeachNonstop · 3h 16m
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  2. Transfer to Catalina Landing, Long Beach8 km · about 0h 32m by taxi or transfer
  3. ⛴
    Ferry Long Beach → Avalon (Catalina Island)About 1h · fast boats · Catalina ExpressSeveral departures daily; Catalina Express also sails from San Pedro and Dana Point
    Ferry tickets
2Via Los Angeles (LAX) ~6h 07m door to door
  1. Fly Houston → Los AngelesNonstop · 3h 35m · from US$63
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  2. Transfer to Catalina Landing, Long Beach28 km · about 1h 02m by taxi or transfer
  3. ⛴
    Ferry Long Beach → Avalon (Catalina Island)About 1h · fast boats · Catalina ExpressSeveral departures daily; Catalina Express also sails from San Pedro and Dana Point
    Ferry tickets

Flight times are from schedules flown recently; ferry times and operators from our ferry dataset. Check the timetable for your date; ferries can be seasonal and weather-dependent.

Good to know

Distance
2,205 km1,369 miles
Journey time
5h 18mflight + transfer + ferry
Time difference
-2hCatalina Island vs Houston
Currency in Catalina Island
USD
Airports
IAH, HOU → LGB, LAX + ferry

Flights from Houston to Catalina Island: questions answered

How do you get from Houston to Catalina Island?
Catalina Island has no airport. Fly from Houston to Long Beach (LGB), nonstop, then it's 8 km to Catalina Landing, Long Beach and a About 1h fast ferry (Catalina Express) — about 5h 18m door to door.
Is there an airport on Catalina Island?
No. The nearest airports are Long Beach (LGB) and Los Angeles (LAX), then you take the ferry.
How long is the ferry to Catalina Island?
Long Beach to Avalon (Catalina Island) takes About 1h, several departures daily; Catalina Express also sails from San Pedro and Dana Point. Operators: Catalina Express.
How far is Long Beach airport from the ferry?
About 8 km to Catalina Landing, Long Beach, roughly 0h 32m by taxi or transfer.

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