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How to get fromMarina del Rey to Santa Cruz Islandby bus, ferry, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Marina del Rey to Santa Cruz Island by bus, ferry, or train

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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. Line 761 bus, train, ferry

    cheapest
    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 Ventura Harbor to Santa Cruz Islandferry ferry
    6h 59m
    $86–121

  3. Line 18 bus, bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Washington Eb & Wilson Fs to Gayley Nb & Strathmore Nsbus bus 18
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles UCLA to Oxnardbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Ventura Harbor to Santa Cruz Islandferry ferry
    5h 40m
    $99–141

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

What companies run services between Marina del Rey, CA, USA and Santa Cruz Island, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Marina del Rey to Santa Cruz Island. However, you can take the taxi to Los Angeles Airport, CA, take the bus to Ventura, CA, take the taxi to Ventura Harbor, then take the ferry to Santa Cruz Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Eb & Wilson Fs to Santa Cruz Island via Gayley Nb & Strathmore Ns, Los Angeles UCLA, Oxnard, and Ventura Harbor in around 5h 40m.

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