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How to get fromPhoenix to Channel Islands National Parkby plane, bus, ferry, taxi, train, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Phoenix to Channel Islands National Park by plane, bus, ferry, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane PHX - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Ventura, CAbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Ventura Harbor to Santa Cruz Islandferry ferry
    6h 38m
    $142–405

  2. Drive  436.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Phoenix to Robert J. Lagomarsino Visitor Center at Channel Islands National Parkcar car 436.8 mi
    7h 9m
    $75–108

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station 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
    12h 33m
    $176–255

  4. Taxi, train, ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Baseline/Central Ave to Maricopa Amtraktaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oxnardtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Oxnard, CA to East Anacapa Islandferry ferry
    15h 54m
    $392–602

  5. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PHX - LAX
    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 54m
    $207–490

  6. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane PHX - BUR
    2. Take the train from Burbank Airport - South to Oxnardtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Oxnard, CA to East Anacapa Islandferry ferry
    7h 34m
    $124–423

  7. Fly to Long Beach Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane PHX - LGB
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oxnardtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Oxnard, CA to East Anacapa Islandferry ferry
    10h 15m
    $151–436

  8. Bus, train, ferry via Fontana

    1. Take the bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fontana to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oxnardtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Oxnard, CA to East Anacapa Islandferry ferry
    12h 57m
    $181–253

  9. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train 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
    14h 50m
    $152–218

Phoenix (PHX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) flights

Calendar51Weekly Planes
Duration2h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 520.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Phoenix to Channel Islands National Park. However, you can take the vehicle to Terminal 4 Station, walk to Phoenix (PHX) airport, fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), walk to Santa Barbara Airport, 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 bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Santa Cruz Island via Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Airport, CA, Ventura, CA, Ventura Harbor, and Santa Cruz Island in around 12h 33m.

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