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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Ventura, CAby train (Amtrak), bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Ventura, CA by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Ventura Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    46 min
    $19–30
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Figueroa at Chapala to Pacific View Mallbus bus 80 / ...
    1h 58m
    $4–6
  3. Drive 29.1 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Ventura, CAcar car 29.1 mi
    31 min
    $6–8
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Barbara to Ventura, CAtaxi taxi 29.1 mi
    31 min
    $110–140

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Ventura, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Ventura Amtrak every 4 hours. Tickets cost $8–18 and the journey takes 43 min. Alternatively, Ventura County Transportation Commission operates a bus from Figueroa at Chapala to Pacific View Mall every 2 hours. Tickets cost $1–4 and the journey takes 1h 7m.

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