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How to get fromSan Diego to San Clemente Islandby bus, ferry, unknown, train, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from San Diego to San Clemente Island by bus, ferry, unknown, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry, travel

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    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallerybus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    3. Walk from Avalon to San Clemente Islandunknown unknown
    5h 43m

  2. Train, line 90 bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Irvinetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8 to Golden Lantern-Dana Point Harborbus bus 90
    3. Take the ferry from Dana Point to Avalonferry ferry
    4. Walk from Avalon to San Clemente Islandunknown unknown
    8h 11m

  3. Fly, ferry, travel

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SAN - LAX
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    3. Walk from Avalon to San Clemente Islandunknown unknown
    5h 42m

  4. Bus, ferry, travel via Long Beach

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Long Beach Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    3. Walk from Avalon to San Clemente Islandunknown unknown
    6h 36m

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration1h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$23Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from San Diego to San Clemente Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 172.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and San Clemente Island, Los Angeles County, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Diego to San Clemente Island. However, you can take the bus to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery, walk to 1st & Shelter B N, take the line 121 bus to Catalina Landing N, walk to Long Beach, take the ferry to Avalon, then travel to San Clemente Island. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Diego to San Clemente Island via Irvine, Tustin, Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8, Golden Lantern-Dana Point Harbor, Dana Point, and Avalon in around 8h 11m.

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