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

The cheapest way to get from California to Ventura is to drive which costs $12 - $18 and takes 1h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from California to Ventura is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs $12 - $18.

Is there a direct bus between California and Ventura?

No, there is no direct bus from California station to Ventura. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Ventura, CA via Los Angeles Airport, CA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.

Is there a direct train between California and Ventura?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Ventura Amtrak. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 58m.

How far is it from California to Ventura?

The distance between California and Ventura is 77 miles. The road distance is 68.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from California to Ventura without a car is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs $24 - $50.

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

The train from Los Angeles to Ventura Amtrak takes 1h 58m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the California to Ventura bus from?

California to Ventura bus services, operated by LAX FlyAway, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

Where do I catch the California to Ventura train from?

California to Ventura train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train or bus from California to Ventura?

The best way to get from California to Ventura is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs $24 - $50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $90 and takes 2h 35m.

Where does the California to Ventura bus arrive?

California to Ventura bus services, operated by LAX FlyAway, arrive at LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal station.

Where does the California to Ventura train arrive?

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

Can I drive from California to Ventura?

Yes, the driving distance between California to Ventura is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from California to Ventura.

How do I get a train ticket from California to Ventura?

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Where can I stay near Ventura?

There are 238+ hotels available in Ventura.

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There are 3 ways to get from California to Ventura by train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ventura Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
1h 58m
$24–50
Drive 67.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Venturacar 67.7 mi
1h 12m
$13–18
Bus
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminalbus Union Station
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Ventura, CAbus
2h 35m
$68–88

California to Ventura by train (Amtrak)

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1h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 76.4 mi
Duration: 1h 58m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Ventura Amtrak every 4 hours. Tickets cost $24–50 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Ventura, CA via Los Angeles Airport, CA in around 2h 35m.

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