What is the cheapest way to get from Alameda to Ventura?

The cheapest way to get from Alameda to Ventura is to bus via Santa Barbara which costs $60 - $110 and takes 8h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alameda to Ventura?

The fastest way to get from Alameda to Ventura is to fly and bus which takes 4h 2m and costs $330 - $500.

Is there a direct bus between Alameda and Ventura?

No, there is no direct bus from Alameda to Ventura. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Ventura Amtrak via Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Alameda and Ventura?

No, there is no direct train from Alameda to Ventura. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Oxnard via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 49m.

How far is it from Alameda to Ventura?

The distance between Alameda and Ventura is 327 miles. The road distance is 342.2 miles.

How do I travel from Alameda to Ventura without a car?

The best way to get from Alameda to Ventura without a car is to bus via Santa Barbara which takes 8h 40m and costs $60 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Alameda to Ventura?

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Alameda to Ventura, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alameda to Ventura bus from?

Alameda to Ventura bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Oakland station.

Where do I catch the Alameda to Ventura train from?

Alameda to Ventura train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.

Train or bus from Alameda to Ventura?

The best way to get from Alameda to Ventura is to bus via Santa Barbara which takes 8h 40m and costs $60 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $270 and takes 11h 49m.

Where does the Alameda to Ventura bus arrive?

Alameda to Ventura bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.

Where does the Alameda to Ventura train arrive?

Alameda to Ventura train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oxnard station.

Can I drive from Alameda to Ventura?

Yes, the driving distance between Alameda to Ventura is 342 miles. It takes approximately 6h 9m to drive from Alameda to Ventura.

How do I get a bus ticket from Alameda to Ventura?

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Where can I stay near Ventura?

There are 238+ hotels available in Ventura.

Alameda to Ventura - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and BART

There are 10 ways to get from Alameda to Ventura by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, train, subway, or bus (Amtrak)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly San Francisco International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SFO - SBA
2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Ventura, CAbus
4h 35m
$251–513
Bus via Santa Barbara
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Oakland to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Ventura Amtrakbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 40m
$63–101
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Oakland to Oxnardtrain Coast Starlight
11h 49m
$131–261
Drive 340.2 mi
1. Drive from Alameda to Venturacar 340.2 mi
6h 9m
$63–90
Fly Oakland International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane OAK - LAX
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Ventura, CAbus
4h 40m
$394–1,481
Fly Oakland International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus
1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane OAK - SBA
2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Ventura, CAbus
4h 2m
$334–496
Fly Oakland International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train
1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane OAK - BUR
2. Take the train from Van Nuys to Ventura Amtraktrain
6h 16m
$328–705
Fly San Francisco International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train
1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane SFO - BUR
2. Take the train from Van Nuys to Ventura Amtraktrain
6h 47m
$215–1,012
BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train
1. Take the subway from Fruitvale to Milpitassubway
2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane SJC - BUR
3. Take the train from Van Nuys to Ventura Amtraktrain
7h 14m
$523–810
Bus
1. Take the bus from Oakland to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from UCSB Bus Loop to Santa Clara and Oak EBbus 88 / ...
11h 2m
$123–175

Alameda to Ventura by bus

7Weekly Buses

8h 40mAverage Duration

$63Cheapest Price

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Distance: 325.3 mi
Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Alameda, Alameda County, CA, USA and Ventura, Ventura County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Oakland to Ventura Amtrak via Santa Barbara Bus Stop and Santa Barbara in around 8h 40m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Oxnard once daily. Tickets cost $120–260 and the journey takes 10h 11m.

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