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

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There are 3 ways to get from Irvine to Channel Islands National Park by train, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oxnardtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Oxnard, CA to East Anacapa Islandferry ferry
    6h 26m
    $95–147

  2. Drive 108.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Irvine to Robert J. Lagomarsino Visitor Center at Channel Islands National Parkcar car 108.5 mi
    1h 59m
    $20–29

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Anaheim to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Ventura, CAbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Ventura Harbor to Santa Cruz Islandferry ferry
    8h 3m
    $124–168

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 123.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 26m

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

There is no direct connection from Irvine to Channel Islands National Park. However, you can take the train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Los Angeles, 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 Main-Harvard to Santa Cruz Island via Artic - Dock 4, Anaheim, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Airport, CA, Ventura, CA, Ventura Harbor, and Santa Cruz Island in around 8h 3m.

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