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How to get fromChannel Islands National Park to Santa Catalina Islandby ferry, train, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Channel Islands National Park to Santa Catalina Island by ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Ferry, train

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    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 ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    7h 37m
    $105–148

  2. Ferry, train via Los Angeles

    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 ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    7h 53m
    $115–178

  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
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    8h 49m
    $144–198

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Channel Islands National Park to Santa Catalina Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 140.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 37m

What companies run services between Channel Islands National Park, CA, USA and Santa Catalina Island, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Channel Islands National Park to Santa Catalina Island. 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, take the vehicle to Downtown Long Beach Station, walk to Long Beach, then take the ferry to Avalon. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from East Anacapa Island to Avalon via East Anacapa Island, Oxnard, CA, Oxnard, Los Angeles, Union Station - Metro A-Line, Downtown Long Beach Station, and Long Beach in around 7h 53m.

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