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How to get fromHuntington Beach to Santa Cruz Islandby train, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Huntington Beach to Santa Cruz Island by train, ferry, or bus

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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 Ventura Harbor to Santa Cruz Islandferry ferry
    5h 53m
    $159–239

  2. Line 29 bus, train, ferry

    cheapest
    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 Ventura - Easttrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Ventura Harbor to Santa Cruz Islandferry ferry
    8h 17m
    $77–104

  3. Line 29 bus, train, ferry via Oxnard

    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 Ventura Harbor to Santa Cruz Islandferry ferry
    8h 8m
    $105–162

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  • Distance: 145.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Huntington Beach, CA, USA and Santa Cruz Island, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Huntington Beach to Santa Cruz Island. However, you can take the taxi to Santa Ana, take the train to Oxnard, take the taxi to Ventura Harbor, then take the ferry to Santa Cruz Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Beach-Indianapolis to Santa Cruz Island via Buena Park Metrolink Station Zone 2, Buena Park, L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, Oxnard, and Ventura Harbor in around 8h 8m.

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