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How to get fromRiverside to Venturaby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Riverside to Ventura by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train 91-PV Line / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ventura Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    4h 30m
    $50–79

  2. Drive  120.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Riverside to Venturacar car 120.3 mi
    2h 10m
    $22–32

  3. Line 1 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Magnolia + Sunnyside to UCR at Bannockburn Villagebus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Riverside to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Ventura, CAbus bus
    5h 54m
    $75–103

Riverside to Ventura by train and foot

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration4h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 136.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 30m

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 Union Station, and Los Angeles Airport, CA in around 5h 54m.

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