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How to get fromNewport Beach to Santa Cruz Islandby train, ferry, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Newport Beach to Santa Cruz Island by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Oxnardtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the ferry from Ventura Harbor to Santa Cruz Islandferry ferry
    5h 47m
    $151–229

  2. Line 47 bus, train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Placentia-Flagship to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 6bus bus 47
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oxnardtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Ventura Harbor to Santa Cruz Islandferry ferry
    7h 55m
    $106–167

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  • Distance: 142.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 47m

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

There is no direct connection from Newport Beach to Santa Cruz Island. However, you can take the taxi to Santa Ana, take the train to Oxnard, take the taxi to Ventura Harbor, then take the ferry to Santa Cruz Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Placentia-Flagship to Santa Cruz Island via Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 6, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Oxnard, and Ventura Harbor in around 7h 55m.

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