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

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There are 4 ways to get from San Diego to Ventura County by plane, bus, taxi, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus, taxi

    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
    3. Take the taxi from Ventura, CA to Ventura Countytaxi taxi
    3h 1m
    $306–406

  2. Drive 191.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego to Ventura Countycar car 191.3 mi
    3h 34m
    $35–51

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Moorpark Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    5h 4m
    $155–244

  4. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus, taxi

    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
    3. Take the taxi from Ventura, CA to Ventura Countytaxi taxi
    3h 37m
    $319–825

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from San Diego to Ventura County.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 252.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 1m

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

Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Moorpark Amtrak 5 times a day. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 4h 23m.

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