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

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There are 4 ways to get from Laguna 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
    7h 40m
    $99–164

  2. Drive 116.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Laguna Beach to Robert J. Lagomarsino Visitor Center at Channel Islands National Parkcar car 116.2 mi
    2h 6m
    $22–31

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana 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 31m
    $128–171

  4. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Coast-Laguna to 7Th-Channelbus bus 1
    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 42m
    $81–111

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 142.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Laguna Beach to Channel Islands National Park. However, you can take the line 89 bus to Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 4, take the line 83 bus to Santa Ana-Santiago, walk 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 Laguna Beach Layover to Santa Cruz Island via Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5, Santa Ana-Santiago, Santa Ana, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Airport, CA, Ventura, CA, Ventura Harbor, and Santa Cruz Island in around 8h 31m.

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