There are 3 ways to get from Laguna Beach to Ventura by train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Santa Ana to Ventura Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 15m$39–79Drive 117.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Laguna Beach to Venturacar 117.4 mi
2h 6m$22–31Bus
- Take the bus from Coast-Laguna to 7Th-Channelbus 1
- Take the bus from 7th / Channel to El Monte Station - Lower Levelbus 577
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Ventura, CAbus
6h 26m$71–93
Laguna Beach to Ventura by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Laguna Beach to Ventura is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Laguna Beach to Ventura is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Laguna Beach to Ventura. However, there are services departing from Coast-Laguna and arriving at Ventura, CA via 7th / Channel, El Monte Station - Upper Level, Los Angeles Union Station and Los Angeles Airport, CA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Laguna Beach to Ventura. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at Ventura Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
The distance between Laguna Beach and Ventura is 135 miles. The road distance is 118.1 miles.
The best way to get from Laguna Beach to Ventura without a car is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs $35 - $80.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Laguna Beach to Ventura, including transfers.
Laguna Beach to Ventura bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Coast-Laguna station.
Laguna Beach to Ventura train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.
The best way to get from Laguna Beach to Ventura is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs $35 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $95 and takes 6h 26m.
What companies run services between Laguna Beach, CA, USA and Ventura, Ventura County, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Santa Ana to Ventura Amtrak 5 times a day. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 3h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coast-Laguna to Ventura, CA via 7Th-Channel, 7th / Channel, El Monte Station - Upper Level, Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles Airport, CA in around 6h 26m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Santa Ana to Ventura Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Coast-Laguna to 7Th-Channel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from 7th / Channel to El Monte Station - Lower Level
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Laguna Beach to Ventura bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at 7Th-Channel station.
Laguna Beach to Ventura train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ventura Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Laguna Beach to Ventura is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Laguna Beach to Ventura.
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