What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Cruz Island to Los Angeles?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Cruz Island to Los Angeles is to ferry and bus via Thousand Oaks which costs $55 - $80 and takes 7h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Cruz Island to Los Angeles?

The fastest way to get from Santa Cruz Island to Los Angeles is to ferry and train which takes 4h 19m and costs $70 - $100.

How far is it from Santa Cruz Island to Los Angeles?

The distance between Santa Cruz Island and Los Angeles is 98 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Cruz Island to Los Angeles without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Cruz Island to Los Angeles without a car is to ferry and train which takes 4h 19m and costs $70 - $100.

How long does it take to get from Santa Cruz Island to Los Angeles?

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Santa Cruz Island to Los Angeles, including transfers.

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Santa Cruz Island to Los Angeles - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Santa Cruz Island to Los Angeles by ferry, train, or bus

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Ferry, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Santa Cruz Island to Ventura Harborferry
2. Take the train from Ventura - East to L.A. Union Stationtrain VC Line
4h 19m
$73–96
Ferry, bus via Thousand Oaks
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Santa Cruz Island to Ventura Harborferry
2. Take the bus from Pacific View Mall to Thousand Oaks Transit Centerbus 50 / ...
3. Take the bus from TOCTC Park & Ride to Flower St & 5th Stbus 422 / ...
7h 13m
$59–78
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Santa Cruz Island to Ventura Harborferry
2. Take the bus from Ventura, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
5h 22m
$114–150

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Distance: 97.1 mi
Duration: 4h 19m

What companies run services between Santa Cruz Island, CA, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Santa Cruz Island to Los Angeles. However, you can take the ferry to Ventura Harbor, take the taxi to Ventura - East, then take the train to L.A. Union Station. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Santa Cruz Island to Los Angeles Union Station via Ventura Harbor, Ventura, CA, and LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal in around 5h 22m.

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