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

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

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  1. Ferry, train, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the ferry from East Anacapa Island to Oxnard, CAferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Oxnard to Salinastrain train
    3. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Front / San Vicentebus bus 23 / ...
    4. Take the taxi from Front / San Vicente to Pinnacles National Parktaxi taxi
    12h 5m
    $247–390

  2. Drive 235.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Robert J. Lagomarsino Visitor Center at Channel Islands National Park to Pinnacles National Parkcar car 235.1 mi
    4h 38m
    $43–62

  3. Ferry, bus, taxi

    1. Take the ferry from Santa Cruz Island to Ventura Harborferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Pacific View Mall to UCSB Bus Loopbus bus 87 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Salinasbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Front / San Vicentebus bus 23 / ...
    5. Take the taxi from Front / San Vicente to Pinnacles National Parktaxi taxi
    12h 25m
    $222–298

  4. Ferry, train, bus, taxi via Paso Robles

    1. Take the ferry from East Anacapa Island to Oxnard, CAferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Oxnard to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Robles to Canal / Bassett Streetbus bus 84
    4. Take the taxi from Soledad Mission Shopping Center to Pinnacles National Parktaxi taxi
    12h 16m
    $220–346

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 363.4 mi
  • Duration: 12h 5m

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

There is no direct connection from Channel Islands National Park to Pinnacles National Park. However, you can walk to East Anacapa Island, take the ferry to Oxnard, CA, take the taxi to Oxnard, take the train to Salinas, walk to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9, take the bus to Front / San Vicente, then take the taxi to Pinnacles National Park. Alternatively, you can walk to Santa Cruz Island, take the ferry to Ventura Harbor, take the taxi to Pacific View Mall, take the bus to UCSB Bus Loop, take the bus to Salinas, walk to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9, take the bus to Front / San Vicente, then take the taxi to Pinnacles National Park.

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