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

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

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Oxnardbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Oxnard, CA to East Anacapa Islandferry ferry
    7h 50m
    $117–202

  2. Drive 227.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fresno to Robert J. Lagomarsino Visitor Center at Channel Islands National Parkcar car 227.3 mi
    3h 53m
    $42–60

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Fresno to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Fernandobus bus
    3. Take the train from Van Nuys to Oxnardtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Oxnard, CA to East Anacapa Islandferry ferry
    9h 19m
    $101–159

  4. Bus, ferry via Ne Cedar - Shaw

    1. Take the bus from Fresno State University to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Oxnardbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Oxnard, CA to East Anacapa Islandferry ferry
    9h 48m
    $119–186

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 245.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from Fresno to Channel Islands National Park. However, you can take the bus to Bakersfield Train Station, walk to Bakersfield, take the bus to Oxnard, take the taxi to Oxnard, CA, take the ferry to East Anacapa Island, then walk to East Anacapa Island. Alternatively, you can drive from Fresno to Robert J. Lagomarsino Visitor Center at Channel Islands National Park in around 3h 53m.

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