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How to get fromSanta Ana to Channel Islands National Parkby train, ferry, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Ana to Channel Islands National Park by train, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Oxnardtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the ferry from Oxnard, CA to East Anacapa Islandferry ferry Oxnard
    5h 31m
    $98–156

  2. Drive 98.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Ana to Robert J. Lagomarsino Visitor Center at Channel Islands National Parkcar car 98.3 mi
    1h 47m
    $18–26

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Los Angeles Union Stationbus 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
    6h 23m
    $124–166

  4. Train, ferry via Los Angeles

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oxnardtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Oxnard, CA to East Anacapa Islandferry ferry
    6h 9m
    $77–108

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 119.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Santa Ana, CA, USA and Channel Islands National Park, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana to Santa Cruz Island via Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Airport, CA, Ventura, CA, Ventura Harbor, and Santa Cruz Island in around 6h 23m.

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