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How to get fromSanta Barbara to San Nicolas Islandby plane, unknown, bus, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Santa Barbara to San Nicolas Island by plane, unknown, bus, or train

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  1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, travel

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SBA - LAX
    2. Walk from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Nicolas Islandunknown unknown
    5h 19m

  2. Bus to Meadows Field Airport, fly, travel

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane BFL - LAX
    3. Walk from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Nicolas Islandunknown unknown
    8h 30m

  3. Train to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, fly, travel

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispotrain train
    2. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SBP - LAX
    3. Walk from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Nicolas Islandunknown unknown
    9h 50m

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration1h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$17Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Santa Barbara to San Nicolas Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 176.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Santa Barbara to San Nicolas Island. However, you can take the line 11 bus to Santa Barbara Airport, walk to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), then travel to San Nicolas Island. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Bakersfield, take the taxi to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), then travel to San Nicolas Island.

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