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

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There are 4 ways to get from Huntington Beach 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
    5h 54m
    $149–224

  2. Drive 100.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Huntington Beach to Robert J. Lagomarsino Visitor Center at Channel Islands National Parkcar car 100.2 mi
    1h 51m
    $19–27

  3. Line 29 bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Pacific Coast-1St to Buena Park Metrolink Station Zone 2bus bus 29 / ...
    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 4m
    $78–109

  4. Line 29 bus, train, ferry via Beach-Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Beach-Indianapolis to Buena Park Metrolink Station Zone 2bus bus 29 / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oxnardtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Oxnard, CA to East Anacapa Islandferry ferry
    8h 8m
    $95–147

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 133.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from Huntington Beach to Channel Islands National Park. However, you can take the taxi 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 Pacific Coast-1St to East Anacapa Island via Buena Park Metrolink Station Zone 2, Buena Park, L.A. Union Station, Oxnard, Oxnard, CA, and East Anacapa Island in around 8h 4m.

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