There are 5 ways to get from Escondido to Ventura by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Oceanside to Ventura Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 7m$52–116Drive 170.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Escondido to Venturacar 170.2 mi
2h 59m$32–45Line 303 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Vista Transit Center Stall 5 to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10bus 303 / ...
- Take the bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal B Upper Level dropoffbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Ventura, CAbus
6h 44m$108–165Bus, fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Pacific Hwy & Broadwaybus
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SAN - SBA
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Ventura, CAbus
4h 46m$214–300Bus, fly to Los Angeles International Airport
- Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Pacific Hwy & Broadwaybus
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAN - LAX
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Ventura, CAbus
5h 22m$214–885
Escondido to Ventura by tram and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Escondido to Ventura is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Escondido to Ventura is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Escondido to Ventura. However, there are services departing from Escondido Transit Center Stall 6 and arriving at Ventura, CA via Vista Transit Center Stall 5, 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA and Los Angeles Airport, CA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Escondido to Ventura. However, there are services departing from Escondido Transit Center and arriving at Ventura Amtrak via Oceanside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
The distance between Escondido and Ventura is 185 miles. The road distance is 171.2 miles.
The best way to get from Escondido to Ventura without a car is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs $50 - $120.
It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Escondido to Ventura, including transfers.
Escondido to Ventura bus services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Vista Transit Center Stall 5 station.
Escondido to Ventura train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oceanside station.
The best way to get from Escondido to Ventura is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs $50 - $120. Alternatively, you can line 303 bus and bus, which costs $100 - $170 and takes 6h 44m.
What companies run services between Escondido, CA, USA and Ventura, Ventura County, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Oceanside to Ventura Amtrak 5 times a day. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 4h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 6 to Ventura, CA via Vista Transit Center Stall 5, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10, 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA, and Los Angeles Airport, CA in around 6h 44m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–220
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–180
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Oceanside to Ventura Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from Vista Transit Center Stall 5 to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $0
- Phone
- (323)-776-5467
- [email protected]
- Website
- laxlinq.com
Bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal B Upper Level dropoff
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://laxlinq.com/
- 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
Bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Ventura, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Website
- https://www.centralcoastshuttle.com
- one way non-prepaid
- $60–70
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $50–60
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
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from Escondido Transit Center to Pacific Hwy & Broadway
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Bus from Escondido Transit Center to Pacific Hwy & Broadway
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
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More Questions & Answers
Escondido to Ventura bus services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 station.
Escondido to Ventura train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ventura Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Escondido to Ventura is 171 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Escondido to Ventura.
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