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How to get fromOceanside to Santa Cruz Islandby train, ferry, bus, or plane

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Oxnardtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the ferry from Ventura Harbor to Santa Cruz Islandferry ferry
    6h 38m
    $159–234

  2. Train, ferry via Los Angeles

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Ventura - Easttrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Ventura Harbor to Santa Cruz Islandferry ferry
    7h 30m
    $80–108

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside to Los Angeles Union Stationbus 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
    7h 23m
    $131–177

  4. Train, fly, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SAN - SBA
    3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Ventura, CAbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Ventura Harbor to Santa Cruz Islandferry ferry
    7h 13m
    $173–397

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 182.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Oceanside to Santa Cruz Island. However, you can 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 Oceanside to Santa Cruz Island via Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Airport, CA, Ventura, CA, and Ventura Harbor in around 7h 23m.

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