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Fly + ferry · United States → Catalina Island

Traverse City to Catalina Island: fly + ferry

Catalina Island has no airport. Fly from Traverse City to Los Angeles (LAX), connecting in Chicago, then it's 28 km to Catalina Landing, Long Beach and a About 1h fast ferry (Catalina Express) — about 9h 44m door to door.

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How to get from Traverse City 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) ~9h 44m door to door
  1. Fly Traverse City → Los Angeles1 stop via Chicago · 7h 12m
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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 58m door to door
  1. Fly Traverse City → Long Beach1 stop via Denver · 7h 56m
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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
3,072 km1,908 miles
Journey time
9h 44mflight + transfer + ferry
Time difference
-3hCatalina Island vs Traverse City
Currency in Catalina Island
USD
Airports
TVC → LAX, LGB + ferry

Flights from Traverse City to Catalina Island: questions answered

How do you get from Traverse City to Catalina Island?
Catalina Island has no airport. Fly from Traverse City to Los Angeles (LAX), connecting in Chicago, then it's 28 km to Catalina Landing, Long Beach and a About 1h fast ferry (Catalina Express) — about 9h 44m 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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