There are 3 ways to get from Dana Point to Ventura by train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Ventura Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 48m$42–92Drive 123.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dana Point to Venturacar 123.9 mi
2h 17m$23–33Bus
- Take the bus from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern to 7Th-Channelbus 1
- Take the bus from 7th / Channel to El Monte Station - Lower Levelbus 577
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Ventura, CAbus
6h 52m$71–93
Dana Point to Ventura by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dana Point to Ventura is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Dana Point to Ventura is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Dana Point to Ventura. However, there are services departing from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern and arriving at Ventura, CA via 7th / Channel, El Monte Station - Upper Level, Los Angeles Union Station and Los Angeles Airport, CA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Dana Point station to Ventura. However, there are services departing from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station and arriving at Ventura Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
The distance between Dana Point and Ventura is 137 miles. The road distance is 124.6 miles.
The best way to get from Dana Point to Ventura without a car is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs $40 - $95.
It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Dana Point to Ventura, including transfers.
Dana Point to Ventura bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern station.
Dana Point to Ventura train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Dana Point to Ventura is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs $40 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $95 and takes 6h 52m.
What companies run services between Dana Point, CA, USA and Ventura, Ventura County, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Ventura Amtrak 5 times a day. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 3h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern to Ventura, CA via 7Th-Channel, 7th / Channel, El Monte Station - Upper Level, Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles Airport, CA in around 6h 52m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Ventura Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern to 7Th-Channel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from 7th / Channel to El Monte Station - Lower Level
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- [email protected]
- Website
- centralcoastshuttle.com
Bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Ventura, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–75
- Website
- https://www.centralcoastshuttle.com
- one way non-prepaid
- $65–75
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $60–70
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More Questions & Answers
Dana Point to Ventura bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at 7Th-Channel station.
Dana Point to Ventura train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ventura Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dana Point to Ventura is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Dana Point to Ventura.
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