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

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There are 10 ways to get from San Francisco to Channel Islands National Park by bus, ferry, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Oxnardbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Oxnard, CA to East Anacapa Islandferry ferry
    11h 13m
    $128–190

  2. Drive 354 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Francisco to Robert J. Lagomarsino Visitor Center at Channel Islands National Parkcar car 354 mi
    6h 24m
    $65–94

  3. Caltrain, train, ferry

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Oxnardtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Oxnard, CA to East Anacapa Islandferry ferry
    13h 49m
    $185–342

  4. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SFO - 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 45m
    $287–577

  5. Caltrain, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from UCSB Bus Loop to Pacific View Mallbus bus 87X / ...
    4. Take the ferry from Ventura Harbor to Santa Cruz Islandferry ferry
    13h 20m
    $160–230

  6. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SFO - 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 16m
    $192–332

  7. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SFO - 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 46m
    $264–915

  8. Fly Oakland International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane OAK - 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 50m
    $260–761

  9. Fly Oakland International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane OAK - 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 25m
    $443–1,548

  10. Fly Oakland International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane OAK - 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 47m
    $383–563

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration1h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from San Francisco to Channel Islands National Park.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 381 mi
  • Duration: 11h 13m

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

There is no direct connection from San Francisco to Channel Islands National Park. However, you can take the bus to Santa Barbara Bus Stop, walk to Santa Barbara, take the bus 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 train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to East Anacapa Island via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, Oxnard, Oxnard, CA, and East Anacapa Island in around 13h 49m.

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