There are 4 ways to get from Ventura to California Science Center by train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Ventura Amtrak to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 43m$29–54Bus via Thousand Oaks
cheapest- Take the bus from Pacific View Mall to Thousand Oaks Transit Centerbus 50 / ...
- Take the bus from TOCTC Park & Ride to Jefferson Blvd & Hoover Stbus 422 / ...
5h 9m$6–9Bus
- Take the bus from Ventura, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
3h 30m$69–88Drive 69.3 mi
- Drive from Ventura to California Science Centercar 69.3 mi
1h 18m$13–19
Ventura to California Science Center by train, subway, tram, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ventura to California Science Center is to bus via Thousand Oaks which costs $5 - $9 and takes 5h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Ventura to California Science Center is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs $12 - $19.
No, there is no direct bus from Ventura to California Science Center. However, there are services departing from Ventura, CA and arriving at Harbor Transitway / 37th St / USC via LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal and Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Ventura to California Science Center station. However, there are services departing from Ventura Amtrak and arriving at Expo Park / USC Station via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines and 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
The distance between Ventura and California Science Center is 82 miles. The road distance is 69.7 miles.
The best way to get from Ventura to California Science Center without a car is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs $28 - $55.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Ventura to California Science Center, including transfers.
Ventura to California Science Center bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, depart from Ventura, CA station.
Ventura to California Science Center train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ventura Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Ventura to California Science Center is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs $28 - $55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $90 and takes 3h 30m.
What companies run services between Ventura, Ventura County, CA, USA and California Science Center, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Ventura Amtrak to Los Angeles every 4 hours. Tickets cost $24–50 and the journey takes 2h 8m. Alternatively, 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
- $24–50
- 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
- Phone
- +1 (800) 438-1112
- [email protected]
- Website
- goventura.org
Bus from Pacific View Mall to Thousand Oaks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Schedules at
- https://www.goventura.org
- Phone
- +1 213-808-2273
- Website
- ladottransit.com
Bus from TOCTC Park & Ride to Jefferson Blvd & Hoover St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- https://www.ladottransit.com/
- Adult
- $4–5
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More Questions & Answers
Ventura to California Science Center bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, arrive at Los Angeles Airport, CA station.
Ventura to California Science Center train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ventura to California Science Center is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Ventura to California Science Center.
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