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How to get fromSanta Barbara Airport (SBA) to Channel Islands National Parkby bus, ferry, rideshare, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Channel Islands National Park by bus, ferry, rideshare, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Ventura, CAbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Ventura Harbor to Santa Cruz Islandferry ferry
    3h 1m
    $101–131

  2. Drive 41.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Robert J. Lagomarsino Visitor Center at Channel Islands National Parkcar car 41.9 mi
    46 min
    $8–11

  3. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Santa Barbara-SBA to Robert J. Lagomarsino Visitor Center at Channel Islands National Parkrideshare rideshare 41.9 mi
    46 min

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Robert J. Lagomarsino Visitor Center at Channel Islands National Parktaxi taxi 41.9 mi
    46 min
    $160–200

  5. Bus, ferry via Ventura

    1. Take the bus from SB Airport SB to Pacific View Mallbus bus 87X / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Ventura Harbor to Santa Cruz Islandferry ferry
    3h 32m
    $56–78

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Channel Islands National Park.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 63.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 1m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara Airport (SBA), USA and Channel Islands National Park, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Channel Islands National Park. However, you can 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, Mozio operates a vehicle from Santa Barbara-SBA to Robert J. Lagomarsino Visitor Center at Channel Islands National Park on demand, and the journey takes 46 min.

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