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Fly + ferry · United States → Catalina Island

McAllen to Catalina Island: fly + ferry

Catalina Island has no airport. Fly from McAllen to Los Angeles (LAX), connecting in Dallas, then it's 28 km to Catalina Landing, Long Beach and a About 1h fast ferry (Catalina Express) — about 7h 59m door to door.

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How to get from McAllen to Catalina Island

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

1Via Los Angeles (LAX) ~7h 59m door to door
  1. Fly McAllen → Los Angeles1 stop via Dallas · 5h 27m
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  2. Transfer to Catalina Landing, Long Beach28 km · about 1h 02m by taxi or transfer
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    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
2,091 km1,299 miles
Journey time
7h 59mflight + transfer + ferry
Time difference
-2hCatalina Island vs McAllen
Currency in Catalina Island
USD
Airports
MFE → LAX + ferry

Flights from McAllen to Catalina Island: questions answered

How do you get from McAllen to Catalina Island?
Catalina Island has no airport. Fly from McAllen to Los Angeles (LAX), connecting in Dallas, then it's 28 km to Catalina Landing, Long Beach and a About 1h fast ferry (Catalina Express) — about 7h 59m door to door.
Is there an airport on Catalina Island?
No. The nearest airport is 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 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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