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

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There are 4 ways to get from Long Beach to Channel Islands National Park by tram, train, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Tram, train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the tram from Downtown Long Beach Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram tram
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oxnardtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Oxnard, CA to East Anacapa Islandferry ferry
    6h 21m
    $77–107

  2. Drive 87 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Long Beach to Robert J. Lagomarsino Visitor Center at Channel Islands National Parkcar car 87 mi
    1h 34m
    $16–23

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Long Beach / 3rd to LAX / Metro Transit Centerbus bus 232
    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
    7h 35m
    $109–144

  4. Tram, train, ferry via Los Angeles

    1. Take the tram from Downtown Long Beach Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram tram
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oxnardtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Oxnard, CA to East Anacapa Islandferry ferry
    6h 28m
    $88–137

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 108.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Long Beach to Channel Islands National Park. However, you can take the vehicle to Union Station - Metro A-Line, walk to L.A. Union Station, 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 Long Beach / 3rd to Santa Cruz Island via LAX / Metro Transit Center, Metro Transit Center Bay 2, LAX Terminal 1, LAX Terminal 1 Shared Rides Stop, LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop, Los Angeles Airport, CA, Ventura, CA, Ventura Harbor, and Santa Cruz Island in around 7h 35m.

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