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

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oxnardtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the ferry from Oxnard, CA to East Anacapa Islandferry ferry Oxnard
    5h 14m
    $95–150

  2. Drive 90.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fullerton to Robert J. Lagomarsino Visitor Center at Channel Islands National Parkcar car 90.6 mi
    1h 41m
    $17–24

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Ventura, CAbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Ventura Harbor to Santa Cruz Islandferry ferry
    6h 8m
    $122–165

  4. Train, ferry via Los Angeles

    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oxnardtrain train VC Line
    2. Take the ferry from Oxnard, CA to East Anacapa Islandferry ferry Oxnard
    5h 52m
    $77–107

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 109.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 14m

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

There is no direct connection from Fullerton to Channel Islands National Park. However, you can 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 Fullerton Amtrak Station to Santa Cruz Island via Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Airport, CA, Ventura, CA, Ventura Harbor, and Santa Cruz Island in around 6h 8m.

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