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

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

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Ventura, CAbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Ventura Harbor to Santa Cruz Islandferry ferry
    5h 32m
    $108–141

  2. Drive 54.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Robert J. Lagomarsino Visitor Center at Channel Islands National Parkcar car 54.4 mi
    1h 15m
    $10–15

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oxnardtrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Oxnard, CA to East Anacapa Islandferry ferry Oxnard
    6h 19m
    $90–139

  4. Line 761 bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Westwood / Lindbrook to Van Nuys / Keswickbus bus 761 / ...
    2. Take the train from Van Nuys to Oxnardtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Oxnard, CA to East Anacapa Islandferry ferry
    6h 36m
    $76–106

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 101.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Santa Monica to Channel Islands National Park. However, you can take the line 3 bus to Sepulveda Sb & La Tijera Fs, walk to Los Angeles Airport, CA, 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, you can take a vehicle from Downtown Santa Monica Station to East Anacapa Island via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, Los Angeles, Oxnard, Oxnard, CA, and East Anacapa Island in around 6h 19m.

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