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How to get fromSan Diego to Channel Islands National Parkby train, ferry, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Channel Islands National Park by train, ferry, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from San Diego to Oxnardtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the ferry from Oxnard, CA to East Anacapa Islandferry ferry Oxnard
    7h 34m
    $125–216

  2. Drive 186.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego to Robert J. Lagomarsino Visitor Center at Channel Islands National Parkcar car 186.3 mi
    3h 18m
    $34–50

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus 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
    8h 16m
    $166–244

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

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SAN - 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
    4h 56m
    $176–352

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

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SAN - 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
    5h 32m
    $271–667

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 211.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 34m

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

There is no direct connection from San Diego to Channel Islands National Park. However, you can 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 vehicle from America Plaza Station to Santa Cruz Island via Old Town Station, San Diego, LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop, Los Angeles Airport, CA, Ventura, CA, Ventura Harbor, and Santa Cruz Island in around 8h 16m.

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