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How to get fromOceanside to Channel Islands National Parkby bus, ferry, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Oceanside to Channel Islands National Park by bus, ferry, train, or car

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal B Upper Level dropoffbus bus
    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
    6h 14m
    $155–225

  2. Drive 149.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Oceanside to Robert J. Lagomarsino Visitor Center at Channel Islands National Parkcar car 149.1 mi
    2h 39m
    $28–40

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Oxnardtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the ferry from Oxnard, CA to East Anacapa Islandferry ferry Oxnard
    6h 38m
    $114–190

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 179.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 14m

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

There is no direct connection from Oceanside to Channel Islands National Park. However, you can take the bus to LAX Terminal B Upper Level dropoff, 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 train from Oceanside to East Anacapa Island via Oxnard, Oxnard, CA, and East Anacapa Island in around 6h 38m.

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