There are 4 ways to get from California City to Ventura by bus (Amtrak), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Bakersfield
best- Take the bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to Bakersfield Amtrakbus 100
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Ventura Amtrakbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 58m$65–98Drive 121.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from California City to Venturacar 121.4 mi
2h 33m$23–32Bus, train
- Take the bus from Aspen Mall/82nd St. to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus 250
- Take the train from Lancaster to Glendaletrain
- Take the train from Glendale Amtrak to Ventura Amtraktrain
7h 13m$35–68Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop to Oxnardbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 59m$60–90
California City to Ventura by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from California City to Ventura is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 33m.
The fastest way to get from California City to Ventura is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from California City to Ventura. However, there are services departing from Aspen Mall/82nd St. and arriving at Ventura Amtrak via Carl's Jr./Inyo St. and Bakersfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
The distance between California City and Ventura is 212 miles. The road distance is 122.1 miles.
The best way to get from California City to Ventura without a car is to bus via Bakersfield which takes 6h 58m and costs $65 - $100.
It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from California City to Ventura, including transfers.
California City to Ventura bus services, operated by Kern Transit, depart from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. station.
California City to Ventura bus services, operated by Kern Transit, arrive at Bakersfield Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between California City to Ventura is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from California City to Ventura.
There are 240+ hotels available in Ventura.
What companies run services between California City, CA, USA and Ventura, Ventura County, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Aspen Mall/82nd St. to Ventura Amtrak via Carl's Jr./Inyo St. and Bakersfield in around 6h 58m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Lancaster to Glendale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Glendale Amtrak to Ventura Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 800-323-2396
- Website
- kerntransit.org
Bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to Bakersfield Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://kerntransit.org/
- Schedules at
- https://kerntransit.org/routes-and-schedules/
Bus from Aspen Mall/82nd St. to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://kerntransit.org/
- Schedules at
- https://kerntransit.org/routes-and-schedules/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to Bakersfield Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Bakersfield to Ventura Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop to Oxnard
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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