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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Channel Islands Beachby train (Amtrak), bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Channel Islands Beach by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Oxnardtrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    1h 11m
    $42–64

  2. Drive 37.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Channel Islands Beachcar car 37.6 mi
    43 min
    $7–10

  3. Bus, line 21 bus

    1. Take the bus from Figueroa at Chapala to Pacific View Mallbus bus 80 / ...
    2. Take the bus from VTC at Pacific View Mall to Victoria & Hemlockbus bus 21
    2h 8m
    $21–27

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Barbara to Channel Islands Beachtaxi taxi 37.6 mi
    43 min
    $150–190

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  • Distance: 42.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 11m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Channel Islands Beach, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Oxnard every 4 hours. Tickets cost $12–25 and the journey takes 1h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Figueroa at Chapala to Channel Islands Beach via VTC at Pacific View Mall and Victoria & Hemlock in around 2h 8m.

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