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

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Monica 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 51m
    $61–78

  2. Drive 56.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Venturacar car 56.7 mi
    1h 16m
    $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
    3h 58m
    $27–59

  4. Line 761 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Westwood / Lindbrook to Van Nuys / Keswickbus bus 761 / ...
    2. Take the train from Van Nuys to Ventura Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    4h 11m
    $20–43

Santa Monica to Ventura by tram, bus, and train

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration3h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$27Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Santa Monica to Ventura.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 79.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 51m

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

You can take a bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to Ventura, CA via 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 51m.

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