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How to get fromUniversal Studios, Hollywood to Channel Islands National Parkby train, ferry, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Channel Islands National Park by train, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Burbank to Oxnardtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the ferry from Oxnard, CA to East Anacapa Islandferry ferry Oxnard
    5h 45m
    $74–106

  2. Drive 57.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Robert J. Lagomarsino Visitor Center at Channel Islands National Parkcar car 57.1 mi
    1h 2m
    $11–16

  3. Line 237 bus, bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Chandler / Lankershim to Woodley / Saticoybus bus 237
    2. Take the bus from Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Ventura, CAbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Ventura Harbor to Santa Cruz Islandferry ferry
    7h 19m
    $117–157

  4. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from North Hollywood Station to Chatsworth Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chatsworth to Oxnardtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Oxnard, CA to East Anacapa Islandferry ferry
    6h 18m
    $76–106

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 80.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Universal Studios, Hollywood, CA, USA and Channel Islands National Park, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Channel Islands National Park. However, you can walk to Universal Redline Station, take the bus to Metrolink Station, walk to Burbank, 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 vehicle from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Santa Cruz Island via Lankershim / James Stewart, Lankershim / Chandler, Chandler / Lankershim, Woodley / Saticoy, Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave, Los Angeles Airport, CA, Ventura, CA, Ventura Harbor, and Santa Cruz Island in around 7h 19m.

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