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

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Ventura County by bus (Amtrak), train, taxi, car, or bus

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  1. Bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Santa Paula Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    1h 45m
    $58–80

  2. Drive 45.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Ventura Countycar car 45.7 mi
    1h 10m
    $9–13

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Camarillo Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the taxi from Camarillo Amtrak to Ventura Countytaxi taxi
    1h 55m
    $125–160

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Barbara to Ventura Countytaxi taxi 45.7 mi
    1h 10m
    $180–230

  5. Bus, line 60 bus

    1. Take the bus from Figueroa at Chapala to Pacific View Mallbus bus 80 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Pacific View Mall to Santa Paula City Hallbus bus 60
    3h 3m
    $43–58

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  • Distance: 60.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 45m

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

Amtrak operates a bus from Santa Barbara to Santa Paula Amtrak Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $18–26 and the journey takes 1h 25m.

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