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

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oxnardtrain train VC Line
    2. Take the ferry from Oxnard, CA to East Anacapa Islandferry ferry Oxnard
    5h 40m
    $77–107

  2. Drive 69.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pasadena to Robert J. Lagomarsino Visitor Center at Channel Islands National Parkcar car 69.4 mi
    1h 14m
    $13–19

  3. Line 161 bus, bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Canoga Station to Thousand Oaks Transit Centerbus bus 161
    2. Take the bus from Thousand Oaks Transit Center to Pacific View Mallbus bus 50 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Ventura Harbor to Santa Cruz Islandferry ferry
    8h 37m
    $59–82

  4. Train, ferry via Los Angeles

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oxnardtrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Oxnard, CA to East Anacapa Islandferry ferry Oxnard
    5h 47m
    $87–137

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 94.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Pasadena to Channel Islands National Park. However, you can take the vehicle to Union Station - Metro A-Line, walk to L.A. Union 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 Raymond / Holly to Santa Cruz Island via North Hollywood Station, Canoga Station, Thousand Oaks Transit Center, Pacific View Mall, Ventura Harbor, and Santa Cruz Island in around 8h 37m.

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