There are 3 ways to get from Sherman Oaks to Ventura by train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Van Nuys to Ventura Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 47m$20–42Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from 101 Hwy & Van Nuys Blvd to TOCTC Park & Ridebus 422
- Take the bus from Thousand Oaks Transit Center to Ventura Pierbus 50
3h 14m$4–8Drive 52.8 mi
- Drive from Sherman Oaks to Venturacar 52.8 mi
55 min$10–14
Sherman Oaks to Ventura by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sherman Oaks to Ventura is to bus which costs $4 - $8 and takes 3h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Sherman Oaks to Ventura is to drive which takes 55 min and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct bus from Sherman Oaks to Ventura. However, there are services departing from 101 Hwy & Van Nuys Blvd and arriving at Ventura Pier via Thousand Oaks Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Sherman Oaks to Ventura. However, there are services departing from Van Nuys and arriving at Ventura Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
The distance between Sherman Oaks and Ventura is 62 miles. The road distance is 53.1 miles.
The best way to get from Sherman Oaks to Ventura without a car is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs $19 - $45.
It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Sherman Oaks to Ventura, including transfers.
Sherman Oaks to Ventura bus services, operated by LA DOT, depart from 101 Hwy & Van Nuys Blvd station.
Sherman Oaks to Ventura train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Van Nuys station.
The best way to get from Sherman Oaks to Ventura is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs $19 - $45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $4 - $8 and takes 3h 14m.
What companies run services between Sherman Oaks, CA, USA and Ventura, Ventura County, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to Ventura Amtrak every 4 hours. Tickets cost $18–40 and the journey takes 1h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 101 Hwy & Van Nuys Blvd to Ventura Pier via Thousand Oaks Transit Center in around 3h 14m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Van Nuys to Ventura Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 213-808-2273
- Website
- ladottransit.com
Bus from 101 Hwy & Van Nuys Blvd to TOCTC Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- https://www.ladottransit.com/
- Adult
- $3–4
- Phone
- +1 (800) 438-1112
- [email protected]
- Website
- goventura.org
Bus from Thousand Oaks Transit Center to Ventura Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Schedules at
- https://www.goventura.org
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More Questions & Answers
Sherman Oaks to Ventura bus services, operated by LA DOT, arrive at TOCTC Park & Ride station.
Sherman Oaks to Ventura train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ventura Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sherman Oaks to Ventura is 53 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Sherman Oaks to Ventura.
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