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How to get fromSan Diego to Venturaby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Ventura by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SAN - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Ventura, CAbus bus
    2h 27m
    $211–286

  2. Drive 187.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego to Venturacar car 187.5 mi
    3h 18m
    $35–50

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Ventura Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    5h 10m
    $65–140

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus bus reLAXsan
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Ventura, CAbus bus
    5h 42m
    $119–179

  5. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SAN - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Ventura, CAbus bus
    3h 3m
    $224–705

San Diego to Ventura by train (Amtrak)

Calendar35Weekly Trains
Duration5h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 230.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 27m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Ventura, Ventura County, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Ventura Amtrak 5 times a day. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 5h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from County Center/Little Italy Station to Ventura, CA via Old Town Station, San Diego, LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop, and Los Angeles Airport, CA in around 5h 42m.

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