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

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Ventura Harbor 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
    50 min
    $29–43

  2. Drive 31.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Ventura Harborcar car 31.8 mi
    35 min
    $6–9

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Figueroa at Chapala to Santa Clara and Oak EBbus bus 88 / ...
    1h 4m
    $22–28

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Barbara to Ventura Harbortaxi taxi 31.8 mi
    35 min
    $120–150

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  • Distance: 31.4 mi
  • Duration: 50 min

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Ventura Harbor, 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 Santa Clara and Oak EB hourly. Tickets cost $1–4 and the journey takes 57 min.

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