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How to get fromDel Mar to Venturaby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Del Mar to Ventura by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Ventura Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    5h 39m
    $98–155

  2. Drive  169.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Del Mar to Venturacar car 169.4 mi
    3h
    $31–45

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelesbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Ventura, CAbus bus
    6h 56m

  4. Train, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SAN - SBA
    3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Ventura, CAbus bus
    5h 4m
    $120–325

Del Mar to Ventura by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration5h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 179.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 39m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Ventura Amtrak 5 times a day. Tickets cost $95–150 and the journey takes 4h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Camino Del Mar & 15th St to Ventura, CA via Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles Airport, CA in around 6h 56m.

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