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

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There are 4 ways to get from Palm Springs to Channel Islands National Park by bus, train, ferry, or car

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  1. Bus, train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oxnardtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Oxnard, CA to East Anacapa Islandferry ferry
    8h 29m
    $123–192

  2. Drive 171.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palm Springs to Robert J. Lagomarsino Visitor Center at Channel Islands National Parkcar car 171.4 mi
    3h
    $32–46

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak 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
    9h 23m
    $152–207

  4. Bus, train, ferry via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oxnardtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Oxnard, CA to East Anacapa Islandferry ferry
    11h 3m
    $96–147

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 200.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 29m

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

There is no direct connection from Palm Springs to Channel Islands National Park. However, you can take the bus to Fullerton Amtrak Station, walk to Fullerton Amtrak Station, take the train to Oxnard, take the taxi to Oxnard, CA, take the ferry to East Anacapa Island, then walk to East Anacapa Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Cruz Island via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Airport, CA, Ventura, CA, Ventura Harbor, and Santa Cruz Island in around 9h 23m.

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