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How to get fromSan Luis Obispo to Channel Islands National Parkby train, ferry, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from San Luis Obispo to Channel Islands National Park by train, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Oxnardtrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Oxnard, CA to East Anacapa Islandferry ferry Oxnard
    6h 25m
    $113–190

  2. Drive 122.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Luis Obispo to Robert J. Lagomarsino Visitor Center at Channel Islands National Parkcar car 122.8 mi
    2h 22m
    $23–33

  3. Bus, ferry via Goleta

    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from UCSB Bus Loop to Pacific View Mallbus bus 87X / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Ventura Harbor to Santa Cruz Islandferry ferry
    6h 48m
    $90–126

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Government Center to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus 10S
    2. Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Ventura, CAbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Ventura Harbor to Santa Cruz Islandferry ferry
    7h 4m
    $121–155

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from San Luis Obispo to Channel Islands National Park.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 174 mi
  • Duration: 6h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from San Luis Obispo 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 bus from San Luis Obispo to Santa Cruz Island via UCSB Bus Loop, Pacific View Mall, Ventura Harbor, and Santa Cruz Island in around 6h 48m.

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