There are 4 ways to get from Palm Springs to Ventura by plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, bus
best- Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane PSP - LAX
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Ventura, CAbus
3h 12m$225–643Drive 172.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Palm Springs to Venturacar 172.6 mi
2h 59m$32–46Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Ventura Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 5m$61–113Bus
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Ventura, CAbus
6h 53m$106–143
Palm Springs to Ventura by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palm Springs to Ventura is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 2h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Palm Springs to Ventura is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Palm Springs to Ventura. However, there are services departing from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Ventura, CA via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Los Angeles Union Station and Los Angeles Airport, CA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
The distance between Palm Springs and Ventura is 180 miles. The road distance is 173.6 miles.
The best way to get from Palm Springs to Ventura without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 5m and costs $60 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Palm Springs to Ventura, including transfers.
Palm Springs to Ventura bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Palm Springs to Ventura bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palm Springs to Ventura is 174 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Palm Springs to Ventura.
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What companies run services between Palm Springs, CA, USA and Ventura, Ventura County, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Ventura, CA via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles Airport, CA in around 6h 53m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $25–190
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Ventura Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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