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How to get fromPalm Desert to Venturaby plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Palm Desert to Ventura by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PSP - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Ventura, CAbus bus
    3h 25m
    $257–681

  2. Drive 187.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palm Desert to Venturacar car 187.9 mi
    3h 15m
    $35–50

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Ventura Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    6h 40m
    $65–119

  4. Bus, train via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus FlixBus 2054
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ventura Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    7h 9m
    $44–91

  5. Bus, train via San Bernardino

    1. Take the bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CAbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ventura Amtraktrain train
    7h 13m
    $89–150

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus FlixBus 2054
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Ventura, CAbus bus
    7h 10m
    $88–124

  7. Bus, train via Los Angeles #2

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ventura Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    8h 20m
    $42–93

Palm Desert to Ventura by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 188.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 25m

What companies run services between Palm Desert, CA, USA and Ventura, Ventura County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey to Ventura, CA via Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles Airport, CA in around 7h 10m.

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