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How to get fromChannel Islands National Park to Irvineby ferry, train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Channel Islands National Park to Irvine by ferry, train, bus, or car

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  1. Ferry, train via Los Angeles

    best
    1. Take the ferry from East Anacapa Island to Oxnard, CAferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Oxnard to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train
    6h 12m
    $77–106

  2. Drive 105.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Robert J. Lagomarsino Visitor Center at Channel Islands National Park to Irvinecar car 105.5 mi
    1h 56m
    $20–28

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Santa Cruz Island to Ventura Harborferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Ventura, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Anaheimbus bus
    8h 19m
    $125–166

  4. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from East Anacapa Island to Oxnard, CAferry ferry Oxnard
    2. Take the train from Oxnard to Anaheimtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    6h 40m
    $97–154

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 123.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Channel Islands National Park to Irvine. However, you can walk to East Anacapa Island, take the ferry to Oxnard, CA, take the taxi to Oxnard, take the train to L.A. Union Station, then take the train to Tustin. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Santa Cruz Island to Main-Harvard via Santa Cruz Island, Ventura Harbor, Ventura, CA, LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, Los Angeles Union Station, Anaheim, and Artic - Dock 4 in around 8h 19m.

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