There are 3 ways to get from Lancaster to California State University, Channel Islands by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Lancaster to Glendaletrain AV Line
- Take the train from Glendale Amtrak to Camarillo Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 31m$21–32Drive 85.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lancaster to California State University, Channel Islandscar 85.6 mi
1h 42m$16–23Bus
- Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Bakersfield Amtrakbus 100
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Oxnardbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 52m$41–66
Lancaster to California State University, Channel Islands by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lancaster to California State University, Channel Islands is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Lancaster to California State University, Channel Islands is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from Lancaster to California State University, Channel Islands. However, there are services departing from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. and arriving at CSU Channel Islands via Bakersfield, Otc and C Street Transfer Center NB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Lancaster to California State University, Channel Islands. However, there are services departing from Lancaster and arriving at Camarillo Amtrak via Glendale Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
The distance between Lancaster and California State University, Channel Islands is 128 miles. The road distance is 86.1 miles.
The best way to get from Lancaster to California State University, Channel Islands without a car is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs $20 - $35.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Lancaster to California State University, Channel Islands, including transfers.
Lancaster to California State University, Channel Islands bus services, operated by Kern Transit, depart from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. station.
Lancaster to California State University, Channel Islands train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Lancaster station.
The best way to get from Lancaster to California State University, Channel Islands is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs $20 - $35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $70 and takes 7h 52m.
What companies run services between Lancaster, CA, USA and California State University, Channel Islands, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Lancaster to California State University, Channel Islands via Glendale, Glendale Amtrak, Camarillo Amtrak, Camarillo station, and CSU Channel Islands in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to California State University, Channel Islands via Bakersfield, Oxnard, Otc, C St Transfer Ctr, C Street Transfer Center NB, and CSU Channel Islands in around 7h 52m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Lancaster to Glendale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Glendale Amtrak to Camarillo Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Glendale Amtrak to Camarillo Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 800-323-2396
- Website
- Kern Transit
Bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Bakersfield Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Kern Transit
- Schedules at
- Kern Transit Schedules
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- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Bakersfield to Oxnard
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Lancaster to California State University, Channel Islands bus services, operated by Kern Transit, arrive at Bakersfield Amtrak station.
Lancaster to California State University, Channel Islands train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Glendale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lancaster to California State University, Channel Islands is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Lancaster to California State University, Channel Islands.
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