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

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There are 2 ways to get from Carpinteria to Santa Cruz Island by bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Line 80 bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Carpinteria Ave at Maple to Pacific View Mallbus bus 88 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Ventura Harbor to Santa Cruz Islandferry ferry
    3h 12m
    $56–78

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Carpinteria Station to Oxnardtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the ferry from Ventura Harbor to Santa Cruz Islandferry ferry
    3h 24m
    $84–122

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  • Distance: 45.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Carpinteria to Santa Cruz Island. However, you can take the line 88 bus to Pacific View Mall, take the taxi to Ventura Harbor, then take the ferry to Santa Cruz Island. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carpinteria Station to Santa Cruz Island via Oxnard and Ventura Harbor in around 3h 24m.

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