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

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

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  1. Bus, train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station to Van Nuysbus bus
    2. Take the train from Van Nuys to Oxnardtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Oxnard, CA to East Anacapa Islandferry ferry
    5h 41m
    $83–115

  2. Drive 50.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Clarita to Robert J. Lagomarsino Visitor Center at Channel Islands National Parkcar car 50.8 mi
    1h 1m
    $10–14

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station to Van Nuysbus 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
    7h 15m
    $124–167

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to Oxnardtrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Oxnard, CA to East Anacapa Islandferry ferry Oxnard
    5h 53m
    $81–114

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 91.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 41m

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

There is no direct connection from Santa Clarita to Channel Islands National Park. However, you can take the bus to Van Nuys, walk to Van Nuys, 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 Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station to Santa Cruz Island via Van Nuys, Van Nuys / Keswick, Woodley / Saticoy, Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave, Los Angeles Airport, CA, Ventura, CA, Ventura Harbor, and Santa Cruz Island in around 7h 15m.

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