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How to get fromSan Diego to Nisekoby plane or train

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There are 3 ways to get from San Diego to Niseko by plane or train

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  1. Fly from San Diego International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)plane plane SAN - CTS
    2. Take the train from New Chitose Airport to Otarutrain train
    3. Take the train from Otaru to Nisekotrain train
    17h 40m
    ¥55,030–181,261

  2. Train to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)plane plane CLD - CTS
    3. Take the train from New Chitose Airport to Otarutrain train
    4. Take the train from Otaru to Nisekotrain train
    22h 37m
    ¥60,309–208,697

  3. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)plane plane LAX - CTS
    3. Take the train from New Chitose Airport to Otarutrain train
    4. Take the train from Otaru to Nisekotrain train
    23h 50m
    ¥105,965–199,826

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to New Chitose Airport (CTS) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration15h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket¥51,830Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 8,562.2 km
  • Duration: 17h 40m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Niseko, Japan?

There is no direct connection from San Diego to Niseko. However, you can fly to New Chitose Airport (CTS), walk to New Chitose Airport, take the train to Otaru, then take the train to Niseko. Alternatively, you can take the train to Solana Beach Amtrak Station, walk to Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr, take the line 101 bus to Encinitas Station Stall 3, take the line 309 bus to El Camino Real & Palomar Airport Rd, walk to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) airport, fly to New Chitose Airport (CTS), walk to New Chitose Airport, take the train to Otaru, then take the train to Niseko.

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