There are 4 ways to get from El Monte to Ventura by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminalbus Union Station
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Ventura, CAbus
3h 9m$69–90Line 70 bus, train, line 6 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Santa Anita / Amador to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus 70
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oxnardtrain
- Take the bus from Otc to Santa Clara & Oakbus 6
5h 19m$14–19Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Ventura Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 29m$47–74Drive 80.1 mi
- Drive from El Monte to Venturacar 80.1 mi
1h 24m$15–22
El Monte to Ventura by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from El Monte to Ventura is to line 70 bus and train and line 6 bus which costs $13 - $19 and takes 5h 19m.
The fastest way to get from El Monte to Ventura is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs $14 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from El Monte station to Ventura. However, there are services departing from El Monte Station - Upper Level and arriving at Ventura, CA via Los Angeles Union Station and Los Angeles Airport, CA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from El Monte to Ventura. However, there are services departing from El Monte and arriving at Ventura Amtrak via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
The distance between El Monte and Ventura is 95 miles. The road distance is 80.6 miles.
The best way to get from El Monte to Ventura without a car is to bus which takes 3h 9m and costs $65 - $90.
It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from El Monte to Ventura, including transfers.
El Monte to Ventura bus services, operated by LAX FlyAway, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
El Monte to Ventura train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from El Monte to Ventura is to bus which takes 3h 9m and costs $65 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $75 and takes 3h 29m.
What companies run services between El Monte, CA, USA and Ventura, Ventura County, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Ventura, CA via Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles Airport, CA in around 3h 9m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Ventura Amtrak every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 1h 58m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Ventura Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Oxnard
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- (855) 463-5252
- [email protected]
- Website
- FlyAway
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Website
- FlyAway
- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- [email protected]
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
Bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Ventura, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–75
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
- one way non-prepaid
- $65–75
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $60–70
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Santa Anita / Amador to Cesar E Chavez / Vignes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1 805-487-4222
- Website
- GoldCoast Transit
Bus from Otc to Santa Clara & Oak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- GoldCoast Transit
- Schedules at
- GoldCoast Transit Routes and Schedules
- Youth 0-18, seniors 75+
- $0
- Seniors 65-74
- $1
- Adults 19 - 64
- $2
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Booking & Getting There
El Monte to Ventura bus services, operated by LAX FlyAway, arrive at LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal station.
El Monte to Ventura train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ventura Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Monte to Ventura is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from El Monte to Ventura.
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