There are 3 ways to get from Ojai to Rancho Santa Margarita by train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Ventura - East to L.A. Union Stationtrain VC Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Irvinetrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 26m$146–195Drive 129.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ojai to Rancho Santa Margaritacar 129.6 mi
2h 30m$24–35Line 16 bus, train
- Take the bus from Ojai Ave & Fox to VTC at Pacific View Mallbus 16
- Take the train from Camarillo Amtrak to Irvinetrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 30m$62–116
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ojai to Rancho Santa Margarita is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Ojai to Rancho Santa Margarita is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct train from Ojai to Rancho Santa Margarita. However, there are services departing from Ventura - East and arriving at Irvine via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
The distance between Ojai and Rancho Santa Margarita is 147 miles. The road distance is 130.4 miles.
The best way to get from Ojai to Rancho Santa Margarita without a car is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs $140 - $200.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Ojai to Rancho Santa Margarita, including transfers.
Ojai to Rancho Santa Margarita train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Ventura - East station.
Ojai to Rancho Santa Margarita train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ojai to Rancho Santa Margarita is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Ojai to Rancho Santa Margarita.
There are 305+ hotels available in Rancho Santa Margarita.
What companies run services between Ojai, CA, USA and Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Ojai to Rancho Santa Margarita via Ventura - East, L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, and Irvine in around 4h 26m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Ventura - East to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Irvine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $13–30
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Camarillo Amtrak to Irvine
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 805-487-4222
- Website
- GoldCoast Transit
Bus from Ojai Ave & Fox to VTC at Pacific View Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- 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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