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How to get fromMalibu to Santa Cruz Islandby taxi, ferry, bus, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Malibu to Santa Cruz Island by taxi, ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Taxi, ferry

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Malibu to Ventura Harbortaxi taxi
    2. Take the ferry from Ventura Harbor to Santa Cruz Islandferry ferry
    2h 19m
    $198–242

  2. Bus, ferry via Thousand Oaks Transit Center

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to TOCTC Park & Ridebus bus 422
    2. Take the bus from Thousand Oaks Transit Center to Pacific View Mallbus bus 50 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Ventura Harbor to Santa Cruz Islandferry ferry
    9h 24m
    $63–87

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Ventura, CAbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Ventura Harbor to Santa Cruz Islandferry ferry
    7h 11m
    $110–145

  4. Line 761 bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Westwood / Lindbrook to Van Nuys / Keswickbus bus 761 / ...
    2. Take the train from Van Nuys to Oxnardtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Ventura Harbor to Santa Cruz Islandferry ferry
    7h 14m
    $88–124

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  • Distance: 63.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 19m

What companies run services between Malibu, CA, USA and Santa Cruz Island, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Malibu to Santa Cruz Island. However, you can take the taxi to Ventura Harbor then take the ferry to Santa Cruz Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Civic Center / Webb to Santa Cruz Island via 5th / Colorado, 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place, 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, and Ventura Harbor in around 7h 11m.

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