There are 5 ways to get from Ventura to Avila Beach by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Ventura Amtrak to San Luis Obispotrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 55m$82–141Drive 115.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ventura to Avila Beachcar 115.7 mi
2h 9m$22–31Bus via Goleta
- Take the bus from Santa Clara and Oak WB to UCSB Bus Loopbus 88 / ...
- Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to San Luis Obispobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 23m$67–99Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Ventura, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane LAX - SBP
4h 16m$311–558Bus
- Take the bus from Ventura, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus
5h 39m$103–123
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ventura to Avila Beach is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Ventura to Avila Beach is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Ventura to Avila Beach. However, there are services departing from Santa Clara and Oak WB and arriving at San Luis Obispo via Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Ventura to Avila Beach. However, there are services departing from Ventura Amtrak and arriving at San Luis Obispo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
The distance between Ventura and Avila Beach is 156 miles. The road distance is 116.4 miles.
The best way to get from Ventura to Avila Beach without a car is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs $80 - $150.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Ventura to Avila Beach, including transfers.
Ventura to Avila Beach bus services, operated by Ventura County Transportation Commission, depart from Santa Clara and Oak WB station.
Ventura to Avila Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ventura Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Ventura to Avila Beach is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs $80 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus via Goleta, which costs $65 - $100 and takes 4h 23m.
What companies run services between Ventura, Ventura County, CA, USA and Avila Beach, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Ventura Amtrak to San Luis Obispo 3 times a day. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 3h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Clara and Oak WB to Avila Beach via Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop and San Luis Obispo in around 4h 23m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $25–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ventura Amtrak to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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- Phone
- +1 (800) 438-1112
- [email protected]
- Website
- goventura.org
Bus from Santa Clara and Oak WB to UCSB Bus Loop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Schedules at
- https://www.goventura.org
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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 Santa Maria Airport, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–85
- Website
- https://www.centralcoastshuttle.com
- one way non-prepaid
- $75–85
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $70–80
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More Questions & Answers
Ventura to Avila Beach bus services, operated by Ventura County Transportation Commission, arrive at UCSB Bus Loop station.
Ventura to Avila Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ventura to Avila Beach is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Ventura to Avila Beach.
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