There are 4 ways to get from La Brea Tar Pits to Ventura by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to Ventura Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 25m$25–52Drive 63.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from La Brea Tar Pits to Venturacar 63.4 mi
1h 14m$12–17Line 28 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Olympic / Curson to Vignes / Cesar E Chavezbus 28
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Ventura, CAbus
3h 52m$69–90Train, line 6 bus
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oxnardtrain VC Line
- Take the bus from Otc to Santa Clara & Oakbus 6
4h 42m$14–19
La Brea Tar Pits to Ventura by foot, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Brea Tar Pits to Ventura is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 14m.
The fastest way to get from La Brea Tar Pits to Ventura is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs $11 - $17.
No, there is no direct bus from La Brea Tar Pits to Ventura. However, there are services departing from Olympic / Curson and arriving at Ventura, CA via Los Angeles Union Station and Los Angeles Airport, CA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from La Brea Tar Pits station to Ventura. However, there are services departing from Wilshire / Fairfax Station and arriving at Ventura Amtrak via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
The distance between La Brea Tar Pits and Ventura is 85 miles. The road distance is 63.8 miles.
The best way to get from La Brea Tar Pits to Ventura without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs $24 - $55.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from La Brea Tar Pits to Ventura, including transfers.
La Brea Tar Pits to Ventura bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Olympic / Curson station.
La Brea Tar Pits to Ventura train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from La Brea Tar Pits to Ventura is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs $24 - $55. Alternatively, you can line 28 bus and bus, which costs $65 - $90 and takes 3h 52m.
What companies run services between La Brea Tar Pits, CA, USA and Ventura, Ventura County, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Ventura Amtrak every 4 hours. Tickets cost $23–50 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from La Brea Tar Pits to Ventura, CA via Olympic / Curson, Vignes / Cesar E Chavez, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles Airport, CA in around 3h 52m.
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
- $23–50
- 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
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Olympic / Curson to Vignes / Cesar E Chavez
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- 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
- +1 805-487-4222
- 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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More Questions & Answers
La Brea Tar Pits to Ventura bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Vignes / Cesar E Chavez station.
La Brea Tar Pits to Ventura train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ventura Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Brea Tar Pits to Ventura is 64 miles. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from La Brea Tar Pits to Ventura.
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