There are 3 ways to get from Riverside to Ventura by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain 91-PV Line / ...
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Ventura Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 30m$30–59Drive 120.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Riverside to Venturacar 120.3 mi
2h 10m$22–32Bus
- Take the bus from Riverside to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2015 / ...
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Ventura, CAbus
6h 17m$77–106
Riverside to Ventura by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Riverside to Ventura is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Riverside to Ventura is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Riverside to Ventura. However, there are services departing from Magnolia + Sunnyside and arriving at Ventura, CA via Riverside, Los Angeles Union Station and Los Angeles Airport, CA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Riverside to Ventura. However, there are services departing from Riverside - Downtown and arriving at Ventura Amtrak via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
The distance between Riverside and Ventura is 138 miles. The road distance is 121 miles.
The best way to get from Riverside to Ventura without a car is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Riverside to Ventura, including transfers.
Riverside to Ventura bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Riverside station.
Riverside to Ventura train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Riverside - Downtown station.
The best way to get from Riverside to Ventura is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs $30 - $60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $110 and takes 6h 17m.
What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Ventura, Ventura County, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Riverside - Downtown to Ventura Amtrak via L.A. Union Station and Los Angeles in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Magnolia + Sunnyside to Ventura, CA via UCR at Bannockburn Village, Riverside, Los Angeles Downtown, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles Airport, CA in around 6h 17m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Riverside to Los Angeles Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Riverside to Ventura bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.
Riverside to Ventura train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riverside to Ventura is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Riverside to Ventura.
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