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

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

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  1. Ferry, taxi

    best
    1. Take the ferry from East Anacapa Island to Oxnard, CAferry ferry Oxnard
    2. Take the taxi from Oxnard, CA to Malibutaxi taxi
    2h 18m
    $185–226

  2. Drive 42 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Robert J. Lagomarsino Visitor Center at Channel Islands National Park to Malibucar car 42 mi
    55 min
    $8–12

  3. Ferry, train, line 761 bus

    1. Take the ferry from East Anacapa Island to Oxnard, CAferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Oxnard to Van Nuystrain train
    3. Take the bus from Van Nuys / Keswick to Westwood / Weyburnbus bus 761 / ...
    6h 52m
    $77–104

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Robert J. Lagomarsino Visitor Center at Channel Islands National Park to Malibutaxi taxi 42 mi
    55 min
    $160–200

  5. Ferry, train, line 33 bus

    1. Take the ferry from East Anacapa Island to Oxnard, CAferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Oxnard to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus bus 33
    7h 50m
    $88–136

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 49.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from Channel Islands National Park to Malibu. However, you can walk to East Anacapa Island, take the ferry to Oxnard, CA, then take the taxi to Malibu. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from East Anacapa Island to Civic Center / Stuart Ranch via East Anacapa Island, Oxnard, CA, Oxnard, Van Nuys, Van Nuys / Keswick, Westwood Sb & Weyburn Ns, 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place, and 5th / Colorado in around 6h 52m.

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