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

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There are 5 ways to get from Channel Islands National Park to Pasadena 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 L.A. Union Stationtrain train VC Line
    4h 41m
    $77–104

  2. Drive 69.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Robert J. Lagomarsino Visitor Center at Channel Islands National Park to Pasadenacar car 69.4 mi
    1h 14m
    $13–19

  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 53m
    $116–152

  4. Ferry, train via Santa Cruz Island

    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 49m
    $75–98

  5. Ferry, train via Los Angeles

    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 58m
    $87–134

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 94.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 41m

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

There is no direct connection from Channel Islands National Park to Pasadena. 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, walk to Union Station - Metro A-Line, then take the vehicle to Memorial Park Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Santa Cruz Island to Memorial Park Station via Santa Cruz Island, Ventura Harbor, Ventura, CA, LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, Los Angeles Union Station, and Union Station - Metro A-Line in around 5h 53m.

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