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How to get fromPismo Beach to Channel Islandsby train, ferry, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Pismo Beach to Channel Islands by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Grover Beach Amtrak to Oxnardtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the ferry from Oxnard, CA to East Anacapa Islandferry ferry Oxnard
    6h 10m
    $120–197

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Ventura, CAbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Ventura Harbor to Santa Cruz Islandferry ferry
    6h 37m
    $120–155

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  • Distance: 163.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 10m

What companies run services between Pismo Beach, CA, USA and Channel Islands, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Pismo Beach to Channel Islands. However, you can take the taxi to Grover Beach Amtrak, take the train to Oxnard, take the taxi to Oxnard, CA, then take the ferry to East Anacapa Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pismo Beach Premium Outlets to Santa Cruz Island via Santa Maria Transit Center, Transit Center, Santa Maria Public Airport, Santa Maria Airport, CA, Ventura, CA, and Ventura Harbor in around 6h 37m.

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