There are 3 ways to get from Irvine to Ventura by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Ventura Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 2m$27–57Drive 109.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Irvine to Venturacar 109.7 mi
1h 58m$20–29Line 53 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Main-Harvard to Artic - Dock 4bus 53
- Take the bus from Anaheim to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Ventura, CAbus
5h 33m$77–102
Irvine to Ventura by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Ventura is to drive which costs $20 - $29 and takes 1h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to Ventura is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs $20 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Ventura. However, there are services departing from Main-Harvard and arriving at Ventura, CA via Anaheim, Los Angeles Union Station and Los Angeles Airport, CA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Ventura. However, there are services departing from Tustin and arriving at Ventura Amtrak via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
The distance between Irvine and Ventura is 116 miles. The road distance is 110.3 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to Ventura without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs $26 - $60.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Irvine to Ventura, including transfers.
Irvine to Ventura bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Main-Harvard station.
Irvine to Ventura train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Tustin station.
The best way to get from Irvine to Ventura is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs $26 - $60. Alternatively, you can line 53 bus and bus, which costs $75 - $110 and takes 5h 33m.
What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Ventura, Ventura County, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Tustin to Ventura Amtrak via L.A. Union Station and Los Angeles in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main-Harvard to Ventura, CA via Artic - Dock 4, Anaheim, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles Airport, CA in around 5h 33m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Main-Harvard to Artic - Dock 4
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Adult One-way
- $2
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Booking & Getting There
Irvine to Ventura bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Artic - Dock 4 station.
Irvine to Ventura train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Ventura is 110 miles. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Irvine to Ventura.
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