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

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

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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 Anatrain train Pacific Surfliner
    5h 54m
    $140–212

  2. Drive 104.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Robert J. Lagomarsino Visitor Center at Channel Islands National Park to Newport Beachcar car 104.7 mi
    1h 58m
    $20–28

  3. Ferry, train, line 47 bus

    1. Take the ferry from East Anacapa Island to Oxnard, CAferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Oxnard to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 6 to Balboa-35Thbus bus 47
    7h 15m
    $95–148

  4. Ferry, train, line 47 bus via Los Angeles

    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 bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 6 to Balboa-35Thbus bus 47
    7h 39m
    $78–106

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  • Distance: 131.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from Channel Islands National Park to Newport Beach. However, you can walk to East Anacapa Island, take the ferry to Oxnard, CA, take the taxi to Oxnard, take the train to Santa Ana, then take the taxi to Newport Beach. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from East Anacapa Island to Balboa-35Th via East Anacapa Island, Oxnard, CA, Oxnard, Fullerton Amtrak Station, and Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 6 in around 7h 15m.

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