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How to get fromMarina del Rey to Channel Islands National Parkby bus, ferry, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Marina del Rey to Channel Islands National Park by bus, ferry, train, or car

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    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
    3h 41m
    $136–174

  2. Drive 57.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Marina del Rey to Robert J. Lagomarsino Visitor Center at Channel Islands National Parkcar car 57.8 mi
    1h 22m
    $11–16

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oxnardtrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Oxnard, CA to East Anacapa Islandferry ferry Oxnard
    6h 35m
    $91–140

  4. Line 761 bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Westwood / Le Conte to Van Nuys / Keswickbus bus 761 / ...
    2. Take the train from Van Nuys to Oxnardtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Oxnard, CA to East Anacapa Islandferry ferry
    7h
    $76–106

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 98.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between Marina del Rey, CA, USA and Channel Islands National Park, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Marina del Rey to Channel Islands National Park. However, you can take the taxi to Los Angeles Airport, CA, 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 Main Nb & Market Ns to East Anacapa Island via 4Th Nb & Colorado Fs, Downtown Santa Monica Station, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, Los Angeles, Oxnard, Oxnard, CA, and East Anacapa Island in around 6h 35m.

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