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How to get fromSanta Monica to Ventura Countyby tram, train, taxi, bus, or car

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

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  1. Tram, train, taxi via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines

    best
    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Moorparktrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Moorpark to Ventura Countytaxi taxi
    3h 51m
    $113–147

  2. Drive 64.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Ventura Countycar car 64.5 mi
    1h 35m
    $12–17

  3. Line 761 bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Westwood / Lindbrook to Van Nuys / Keswickbus bus 761 / ...
    2. Take the train from Van Nuys to Moorpark Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Moorpark Amtrak to Ventura Countytaxi taxi
    4h 6m
    $109–144

  4. Tram, train, taxi

    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Little Tokyo / Arts District Stationtram tram
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Moorpark Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Moorpark Amtrak to Ventura Countytaxi taxi
    3h 53m
    $118–169

  5. Line 3 bus, bus, taxi

    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
    3. Take the taxi from Ventura, CA to Ventura Countytaxi taxi
    4h 25m
    $156–198

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 88.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 51m

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

There is no direct connection from Santa Monica to Ventura County. However, you can 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 Moorpark, then take the taxi to Ventura County. Alternatively, you can take the line 1 bus to Westwood Nb & Wilshire Ns, walk to Westwood / Lindbrook, take the line 761 bus to Van Nuys / Keswick, walk to Van Nuys, take the train to Moorpark Amtrak, then take the taxi to Ventura County.

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