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

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to San Nicolas Island by plane, unknown, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, travel

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SAN - LAX
    2. Walk from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Nicolas Islandunknown unknown
    3h 35m

  2. Bus, ferry, travel

    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. Take the ferry from Avalon Green Pier to Two Harborsferry ferry
    4. Walk from Two Harbors to San Nicolas Islandunknown unknown
    8h 15m

  3. Train, ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Oxnardtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Oxnard, CA to East Anacapa Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from East Anacapa Island to San Nicolas Islandunknown unknown
    9h 18m

  4. Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, travel

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SAN - SBA
    2. Walk from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Nicolas Islandunknown unknown
    3h 36m

  5. 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. Take the ferry from Avalon Green Pier to Two Harborsferry ferry
    4. Walk from Two Harbors to San Nicolas Islandunknown unknown
    9h 8m

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

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration1h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$22Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from San Diego to San Nicolas Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 188.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and San Nicolas Island, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Diego to San Nicolas Island. However, you can fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) then travel to San Nicolas Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to San Nicolas Island via Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery, 1st & Shelter B N, Catalina Landing N, Long Beach, Avalon, Avalon Green Pier, and Two Harbors in around 8h 15m.

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