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How to get fromSanta Monica Pier to Ojaiby tram, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Monica Pier to Ojai by tram, train, bus, or car

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  1. Tram, train

    best
    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram Metro E Line
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Ventura - Easttrain train VC Line
    4h 25m
    $104–129

  2. Drive 71.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Monica Pier to Ojaicar car 71.4 mi
    1h 36m
    $13–19

  3. Bus, train, line 16 bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Monica Pier to Van Nuysbus bus
    2. Take the train from Van Nuys to Oxnardtrain train
    3. Take the bus from VTC at Pacific View Mall to Ojai Ave & Foxbus bus 16
    6h 22m
    $17–23

  4. Train, line 50 bus, line 16 bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Camarillo Amtraktrain train
    2. Take the bus from Camarillo station to Pacific View Mallbus bus 50 / ...
    3. Take the bus from VTC at Pacific View Mall to Ojai Ave & Foxbus bus 16
    6h 57m
    $24–50

  5. Line 33 bus, train, line 16 bus

    1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus bus 33
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oxnardtrain train
    3. Take the bus from VTC at Pacific View Mall to Ojai Ave & Foxbus bus 16
    7h 14m
    $14–19

Santa Monica Pier to Ojai by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration6h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 109 mi
  • Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Santa Monica Pier, CA, USA and Ojai, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Santa Monica Pier to Ojai. However, you can walk to Downtown Santa Monica Station, take the vehicle to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines, walk to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, take the subway to Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, walk to L.A. Union Station, take the train to Ventura - East, then take the taxi to Ojai. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Monica Pier to Ojai Ave & Fox via Van Nuys, Van Nuys, Oxnard, Otc, and VTC at Pacific View Mall in around 6h 22m.

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