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How to get fromBakersfield to Channel Islands National Parkby bus, ferry, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Bakersfield to Channel Islands National Park by bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Oxnardbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the ferry from Oxnard, CA to East Anacapa Islandferry ferry Oxnard
    4h 55m
    $104–145

  2. Drive 118.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Robert J. Lagomarsino Visitor Center at Channel Islands National Parkcar car 118.9 mi
    2h 14m
    $22–32

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  • Distance: 136.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Channel Islands National Park, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Bakersfield to Channel Islands National Park. However, you can take the bus to Oxnard, take the taxi to Oxnard, CA, take the ferry to East Anacapa Island, then walk to East Anacapa Island. Alternatively, you can drive from Bakersfield to Robert J. Lagomarsino Visitor Center at Channel Islands National Park in around 2h 14m.

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