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

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There are 6 ways to get from San Diego to Ventura, CA by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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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
    $129–287

  2. Drive 185.9 mi

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    1. Drive from San Diego to Ventura, CAcar car 185.9 mi
    3h 16m
    $34–49

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Ventura Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    5h 13m
    $72–144

  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 44m
    $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
    $224–602

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Ventura, CAbus bus
    5h 54m
    $106–170

San Diego to Ventura, CA by tram and bus

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration5h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$119Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 230.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 27m

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

Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Ventura Amtrak 5 times a day. Tickets cost $60–140 and the journey takes 5h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Santa Fe Depot to Ventura, CA via Old Town Station, San Diego, LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop, and Los Angeles Airport, CA in around 5h 44m.

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