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How to get fromChannel Islands to Santa Barbaraby ferry, train, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Channel Islands to Santa Barbara by ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from East Anacapa Island to Oxnard, CAferry ferry Oxnard
    2. Take the train from Oxnard to Santa Barbaratrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    3h 35m
    $76–112

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Santa Cruz Island to Ventura Harborferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Pacific View Mall to Figueroa at Chapalabus bus 82 / ...
    3h 37m
    $55–74

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  • Distance: 55.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between Channel Islands, CA, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Channel Islands to Santa Barbara. However, you can take the ferry to Oxnard, CA, take the taxi to Oxnard, then take the train to Santa Barbara. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Santa Cruz Island to Figueroa at Chapala via Ventura Harbor and Pacific View Mall in around 3h 37m.

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