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

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There are 5 ways to get from Channel Islands National Park to Los Angeles by ferry, train, bus, or car

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Santa Cruz Island to Ventura Harborferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Ventura - East to L.A. Union Stationtrain train VC Line
    4h 19m
    $73–96
  2. Drive 66.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Robert J. Lagomarsino Visitor Center at Channel Islands National Park to Los Angelescar car 66.3 mi
    1h 12m
    $13–18
  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
    5h 22m
    $114–150
  4. Ferry, train via East Anacapa Island

    1. Take the ferry from East Anacapa Island to Oxnard, CAferry ferry Oxnard
    2. Take the train from Oxnard to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    4h 27m
    $86–132
  5. Ferry, bus via Thousand Oaks

    1. Take the ferry from Santa Cruz Island to Ventura Harborferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Pacific View Mall to Thousand Oaks Transit Centerbus bus 50 / ...
    3. Take the bus from TOCTC Park & Ride to Broadway & Temple St.bus bus 422 / ...
    7h 4m
    $59–78

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Channel Islands National Park to Los Angeles. However, you can walk to Santa Cruz Island, take the ferry to Ventura Harbor, take the taxi to Ventura - East, then take the train to L.A. Union Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Santa Cruz Island to Los Angeles Union Station via Santa Cruz Island, Ventura Harbor, Ventura, CA, and LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal in around 5h 22m.

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