The average bus between Carmel and Ventura takes 11h 45m and the fastest bus takes 8h 31m. The bus service runs several times per day from Carmel to Ventura. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Carmel and Ventura. The earliest departure is at 8:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carmel is at 9:46 PM which arrives into Ventura at 12:56 PM. All services require a transfer at Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl and take an average of 11h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Carmel to Ventura? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Carmel to Ventura. However, there are services departing from Carmel station and arriving at Ventura station via Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.
Carmel to Ventura bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, depart from Salinas station.
Carmel to Ventura bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, arrive at Santa Clara and Oak EB station.
The distance between Carmel and Ventura is 345.5 km. The road distance is 479 km.
You can take a bus from Rio Rd / The Crossroads Carmel to Santa Clara and Oak EB via Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl, Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, and UCSB Bus Loop in around 10h 42m.