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How to get fromGoleta to Channel Islandsby bus or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Goleta to Channel Islands by bus or ferry

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Ventura, CAbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Ventura Harbor to Santa Cruz Islandferry ferry
    3h 1m
    $101–131

  2. Line 11 bus, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Hollister & Pine to Transit Centerbus bus 11 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Figueroa at Chapala to Pacific View Mallbus bus 80 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Ventura Harbor to Santa Cruz Islandferry ferry
    5h 25m
    $56–80

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  • Distance: 63.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 1m

What companies run services between Goleta, CA, USA and Channel Islands, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Goleta to Channel Islands. However, you can take the bus to Ventura, CA, take the taxi to Ventura Harbor, then take the ferry to Santa Cruz Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hollister & Pine to Santa Cruz Island via Transit Center, Figueroa at Chapala, Pacific View Mall, and Ventura Harbor in around 5h 25m.

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