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How to get fromEncinitas to Venturaby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Encinitas to Ventura by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), 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 37m
    $98–156

  2. Drive  163.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Encinitas to Venturacar car 163.2 mi
    2h 53m
    $30–43

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus FlixBus 2017
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Ventura, CAbus bus
    6h 39m
    $82–114

  4. Train, fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Encinitas 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
    4h 35m
    $108–306

  5. Train, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SAN - LAX
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Ventura, CAbus bus
    5h 6m
    $202–542

Encinitas to Ventura by train (Amtrak)

Calendar35Weekly Trains
Duration5h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 181.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 37m

What companies run services between Encinitas, 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 Encinitas Station Stall 3 to Ventura, CA via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside Transportation Center, Los Angeles Downtown, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles Airport, CA in around 6h 39m.

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