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Fly + ferry · United States → Catalina Island

Madison to Catalina Island: fly + ferry

Catalina Island has no airport. Fly from Madison to Los Angeles (LAX), nonstop, then it's 28 km to Catalina Landing, Long Beach and a About 1h fast ferry (Catalina Express) — about 6h 25m door to door.

No airport · flight + ferry From 6h 25m
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How to get from Madison to Catalina Island

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

1Via Los Angeles (LAX) ~6h 25m door to door
  1. Fly Madison → Los AngelesNonstop · 3h 53m
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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
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2Via Long Beach (LGB) ~9h 13m door to door
  1. Fly Madison → Long Beach1 stop via Denver · 7h 11m
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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
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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
2,731 km1,696 miles
Journey time
6h 25mflight + transfer + ferry
Time difference
-2hCatalina Island vs Madison
Currency in Catalina Island
USD
Airports
MSN → LAX, LGB + ferry

Flights from Madison to Catalina Island: questions answered

How do you get from Madison to Catalina Island?
Catalina Island has no airport. Fly from Madison to Los Angeles (LAX), nonstop, then it's 28 km to Catalina Landing, Long Beach and a About 1h fast ferry (Catalina Express) — about 6h 25m door to door.
Is there an airport on Catalina Island?
No. The nearest airports are Los Angeles (LAX) and Long Beach (LGB), 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 Los Angeles airport from the ferry?
About 28 km to Catalina Landing, Long Beach, roughly 1h 02m by taxi or transfer.

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