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How to get fromCosta Mesa to Channel Islands National Parkby train, ferry, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Oxnardtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the ferry from Oxnard, CA to East Anacapa Islandferry ferry Oxnard
    6h 51m
    $97–162

  2. Drive 105.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Costa Mesa to Robert J. Lagomarsino Visitor Center at Channel Islands National Parkcar car 105.4 mi
    1h 53m
    $20–28

  3. Line 43 bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Park-19Th to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus bus 43
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oxnardtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Oxnard, CA to East Anacapa Islandferry ferry
    8h 18m
    $78–110

  4. Line 43 bus, bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Park-19Th to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus bus 43
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Ventura, CAbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Ventura Harbor to Santa Cruz Islandferry ferry
    8h 42m
    $124–167

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 127.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 51m

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

There is no direct connection from Costa Mesa to Channel Islands National Park. However, you can take the line 662 bus to The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 9, walk to Santa Ana, take the train to Oxnard, take the taxi to Oxnard, CA, take the ferry to East Anacapa Island, then walk to East Anacapa Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park-19Th to East Anacapa Island via Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2, Fullerton, L.A. Union Station, Oxnard, Oxnard, CA, and East Anacapa Island in around 8h 18m.

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