There are 4 ways to get from Pasadena 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 23m$25–52Drive 70.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pasadena to Venturacar 70.6 mi
1h 13m$13–19Bus
- Take the bus from Fair Oaks / Holly to Atlantic / Floralbus
- 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
4h 7m$70–91Train, 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 40m$14–19
Pasadena to Ventura by tram and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pasadena to Ventura is to drive which costs $12 - $19 and takes 1h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Pasadena to Ventura is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs $12 - $19.
No, there is no direct bus from Pasadena to Ventura. However, there are services departing from Fair Oaks / Holly and arriving at Ventura, CA via Atlantic / Floral, Los Angeles Union Station and Los Angeles Airport, CA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Pasadena station to Ventura. However, there are services departing from Memorial Park Station and arriving at Ventura Amtrak via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
The distance between Pasadena and Ventura is 87 miles. The road distance is 71 miles.
The best way to get from Pasadena to Ventura without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs $24 - $55.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Pasadena to Ventura, including transfers.
Pasadena to Ventura bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Fair Oaks / Holly station.
Pasadena to Ventura train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Pasadena to Ventura is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs $24 - $55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $95 and takes 4h 7m.
What companies run services between Pasadena, 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 bus from Fair Oaks / Holly to Ventura, CA via Atlantic / Floral, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles Airport, CA in around 4h 7m.
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 Fair Oaks / Holly to Atlantic / Floral
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 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
Pasadena to Ventura bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Atlantic / Floral station.
Pasadena to Ventura train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ventura Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pasadena to Ventura is 71 miles. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Pasadena to Ventura.
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