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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Anacapa Islandby bus, ferry, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Anacapa Island by bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Oxnardbus bus Ans 6241
    2. Take the ferry from Oxnard, CA to East Anacapa Islandferry ferry Oxnard
    3h 33m
    $78–108

  2. Bus, ferry via Ventura

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Figueroa at Chapala to Pacific View Mallbus bus 80 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Oxnard, CA to East Anacapa Islandferry ferry Oxnard
    4h 53m
    $63–86

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Oxnardtrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Oxnard, CA to East Anacapa Islandferry ferry Oxnard
    3h 40m
    $77–114

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 56.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 33m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Anacapa Island, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Santa Barbara to Anacapa Island. However, you can take the bus to Oxnard, take the taxi to Oxnard, CA, then take the ferry to East Anacapa Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Figueroa at Chapala to East Anacapa Island via VTC at Pacific View Mall, C St Transfer Ctr, and Oxnard, CA in around 4h 53m.

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