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Fly + ferry · United States → Catalina Island

Monterey to Catalina Island: fly + ferry

Catalina Island has no airport. Fly from Monterey to Los Angeles (LAX), nonstop, then it's 28 km to Catalina Landing, Long Beach and a About 1h fast ferry (Catalina Express) — about 3h 34m door to door.

No airport · flight + ferry From 3h 34m
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How to get from Monterey to Catalina Island

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

1Via Los Angeles (LAX) ~3h 34m door to door
  1. Fly Monterey → Los AngelesNonstop · 1h 02m
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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
487 km302 miles
Journey time
3h 34mflight + transfer + ferry
Time difference
NoneCatalina Island vs Monterey
Currency in Catalina Island
USD
Airports
MRY → LAX + ferry

Flights from Monterey to Catalina Island: questions answered

How do you get from Monterey to Catalina Island?
Catalina Island has no airport. Fly from Monterey to Los Angeles (LAX), nonstop, then it's 28 km to Catalina Landing, Long Beach and a About 1h fast ferry (Catalina Express) — about 3h 34m 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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