There are 4 ways to get from Ventura County to Calico by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Moorpark to L.A. Union Stationtrain VC Line
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Barstow Stationbus FlixBus 2030 / ...
5h 30m$168–215Drive 161 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ventura County to Calicocar 161 mi
3h 20m$30–43Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Moorpark Amtrak to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Barstow Stationtrain Southwest Chief
7h 5m$192–298Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Santa Paula Amtrak Bus Stop to Barstow Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 30m$128–181
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ventura County to Calico is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Ventura County to Calico is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Ventura County to Calico. However, there are services departing from Santa Paula Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Barstow Amtrak Bus Stop via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Ventura County to Calico station. However, there are services departing from Moorpark Amtrak and arriving at Barstow Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
The distance between Ventura County and Calico is 199 miles. The road distance is 161.9 miles.
The best way to get from Ventura County to Calico without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 30m and costs $160 - $220.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Ventura County to Calico, including transfers.
Ventura County to Calico bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Paula Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Ventura County to Calico train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Moorpark Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Ventura County to Calico is to train which takes 7h 5m and costs $190 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $190 and takes 6h 30m.
What companies run services between Ventura County, CA, USA and Calico, San Bernardino County, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Ventura County to Calico via Moorpark Amtrak, Los Angeles, and Barstow Station in around 7h 5m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Santa Paula Amtrak Bus Stop to Barstow Amtrak Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $50–80 and the journey takes 5h 55m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Moorpark to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Barstow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Ventura County to Calico bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Barstow Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Ventura County to Calico train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ventura County to Calico is 162 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Ventura County to Calico.
There are 29+ hotels available in Calico.