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How to get fromCalifornia to Santa Cruz Islandby train, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from California to Santa Cruz Island by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry via Oxnard

    best
    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oxnardtrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Ventura Harbor to Santa Cruz Islandferry ferry
    4h 21m
    $97–148

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Ventura - Easttrain train VC Line
    2. Take the ferry from Ventura Harbor to Santa Cruz Islandferry ferry
    4h 28m
    $74–100

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Ventura, CAbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Ventura Harbor to Santa Cruz Islandferry ferry
    5h 4m
    $115–153

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  • Distance: 96.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between California, USA and Santa Cruz Island, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from California to Santa Cruz Island. However, you can take the train to Oxnard, take the taxi to Ventura Harbor, then take the ferry to Santa Cruz Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Cruz Island via Los Angeles Airport, CA, Ventura, CA, and Ventura Harbor in around 5h 4m.

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