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How to get fromChannel Islands to Pismo Beachby ferry, train, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Channel Islands to Pismo Beach by ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Ferry, train

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    1. Take the ferry from East Anacapa Island to Oxnard, CAferry ferry Oxnard
    2. Take the train from Oxnard to Grover Beach Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    6h 8m
    $119–194

  2. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Santa Cruz Island to Ventura Harborferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Ventura, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    7h 59m
    $120–152

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  • Distance: 163.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 8m

What companies run services between Channel Islands, CA, USA and Pismo Beach, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Channel Islands to Pismo Beach. However, you can take the ferry to Oxnard, CA, take the taxi to Oxnard, take the train to Grover Beach Amtrak, then take the taxi to Pismo Beach. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Santa Cruz Island to James Way & Highland via Ventura Harbor, Ventura, CA, Santa Maria Airport, CA, Santa Maria Public Airport, Transit Center, and Santa Maria Transit Center in around 7h 59m.

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