There are 4 ways to get from Ventura, CA to Long Beach by train, tram, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, tram
best- Take the train from Ventura Amtrak to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to 1st Street Stationtram Metro A Line
3h 22m$39–72Drive 86.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ventura, CA to Long Beachcar 86.5 mi
1h 32m$16–23Bus, tram
- Take the bus from Ventura, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
- Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to 1st Street Stationtram Metro A Line
4h 3m$70–88Bus
- Take the bus from Ventura, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
4h 28m$75–98
Ventura, CA to Long Beach by bus and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ventura, CA to Long Beach is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Ventura, CA to Long Beach is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from Ventura, CA to Long Beach station. However, there are services departing from Ventura, CA and arriving at Long Beach Bus Station via LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Ventura, CA to Long Beach station. However, there are services departing from Ventura Amtrak and arriving at 1st Street Station via Union Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
The distance between Ventura, CA and Long Beach is 103 miles. The road distance is 87 miles.
The best way to get from Ventura, CA to Long Beach without a car is to train and tram which takes 3h 22m and costs $35 - $75.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Ventura, CA to Long Beach, including transfers.
Ventura, CA to Long Beach bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, depart from Ventura, CA station.
Ventura, CA to Long Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ventura Amtrak station.
Ventura, CA to Long Beach bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, arrive at Los Angeles Airport, CA station.
What companies run services between Ventura, CA, USA and Long Beach, CA, USA?
Central Coast Shuttle operates a bus from Ventura, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CA every 4 hours. Tickets cost $60–75 and the journey takes 2h.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ventura Amtrak to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to 1st Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to 1st Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- [email protected]
- Website
- centralcoastshuttle.com
Bus from Ventura, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–75
- Website
- https://www.centralcoastshuttle.com
- one way non-prepaid
- $65–75
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $60–70
Bus from Ventura, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–75
- Website
- https://www.centralcoastshuttle.com
- one way non-prepaid
- $65–75
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $60–70
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More Questions & Answers
Ventura, CA to Long Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ventura, CA to Long Beach is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Ventura, CA to Long Beach.
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