Rome2Rio

How to get fromSalt Lake City to Channel Islands National Parkby plane, bus, ferry, train, or car

Find Transport to Channel Islands National Park

See all options

There are 11 ways to get from Salt Lake City to Channel Islands National Park by plane, bus, ferry, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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

    best
    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SLC - 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
    7h 28m
    $164–498

  2. Drive 732.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Salt Lake City to Robert J. Lagomarsino Visitor Center at Channel Islands National Parkcar car 732.2 mi
    11h 53m
    $134–193

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Salt Lake City Airport to Cedar City - Sunocobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cedar City to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oxnardtrain train
    5. Take the ferry from Oxnard, CA to East Anacapa Islandferry ferry
    21h 57m
    $188–328

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Salt Lake City to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Oxnardtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Oxnard, CA to East Anacapa Islandferry ferry
    32h 35m
    $442–883

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

    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SLC - 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
    7h 50m
    $219–523

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

    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SLC - BUR
    2. Take the train from Burbank Airport - South to Oxnardtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Oxnard, CA to East Anacapa Islandferry ferry
    8h 25m
    $276–576

  7. Fly to Long Beach Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane SLC - LGB
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oxnardtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Oxnard, CA to East Anacapa Islandferry ferry
    11h 10m
    $138–424

  8. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SLC - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga 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
    11h 31m
    $167–552

  9. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SLC - SNA
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oxnardtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Oxnard, CA to East Anacapa Islandferry ferry
    12h 17m
    $184–647

  10. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SLC - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Oxnardtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Oxnard, CA to East Anacapa Islandferry ferry
    12h 25m
    $249–528

  11. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Provo Intermodal Hubbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 300 S / 600 E - Provo to Las Vegasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas to Oxnardbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Oxnard, CA to East Anacapa Islandferry ferry
    22h 39m
    $284–410

Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration3h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Salt Lake City to Channel Islands National Park.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 685.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 28m

What companies run services between Salt Lake City, UT, USA and Channel Islands National Park, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Salt Lake City to Channel Islands National Park. However, you can take the line 704 vehicle to Airport Station, walk to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) 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 vehicle from Courthouse Station to East Anacapa Island via Airport Station, Salt Lake City Airport, Cedar City - Sunoco, Cedar City, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Los Angeles Union Station, L.A. Union Station, Oxnard, Oxnard, CA, and East Anacapa Island in around 21h 57m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound