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

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

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  1. Line 3 bus, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to LAX/Metro Transit Centerbus bus 3
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Ventura, CAbus bus
    3h 55m
    $61–78

  2. Drive 56.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Monica Pier to Venturacar car 56.4 mi
    1h 15m
    $11–15

  3. Tram, train

    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Little Tokyo / Arts District Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ventura Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    4h 3m
    $27–54

  4. Line 33 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Cesar E Chavez / Alamedabus bus 33
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ventura Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    4h 28m
    $26–52

  5. Line 33 bus, train, line 6 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 Otc to Santa Clara & Oakbus bus 6
    5h 48m
    $14–19

Santa Monica Pier to Ventura by foot, tram, bus, and train

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration4h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 79.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 55m

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

You can take a vehicle from Santa Monica Pier to Ventura, CA via 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place, LAX/Metro Transit Center, Metro Transit Center Bay 2, LAX Terminal 1, LAX Terminal 1 Shared Rides Stop, LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop, and Los Angeles Airport, CA in around 3h 55m.

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