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How to get fromIsla Vista to Channel Islands National Parkby bus, ferry, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Isla Vista to Channel Islands National Park by bus, ferry, car, or taxi

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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
    4h 13m
    $98–137

  2. Drive 43.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Isla Vista to Robert J. Lagomarsino Visitor Center at Channel Islands National Parkcar car 43.6 mi
    48 min
    $8–12

  3. Line 11 bus, bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from El Colegio & Los Carneros 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 42m
    $56–80

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Isla Vista to Robert J. Lagomarsino Visitor Center at Channel Islands National Parktaxi taxi 43.6 mi
    48 min
    $170–210

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 66.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 13m

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

There is no direct connection from Isla Vista to Channel Islands National Park. However, you can take the line 11 bus to Santa Barbara Airport, take the bus to Ventura, CA, take the taxi to Ventura Harbor, take the ferry to Santa Cruz Island, then walk to Santa Cruz Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Colegio & Los Carneros to Santa Cruz Island via Transit Center, Figueroa at Chapala, Pacific View Mall, Ventura Harbor, and Santa Cruz Island in around 5h 42m.

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