There are 3 ways to get from Ventura to Cambria by bus, taxi, train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Ventura, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus
- Take the taxi from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Government Centertaxi
6h 27m$183–228Drive 151.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ventura to Cambriacar 151.5 mi
2h 56m$26–38Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Ventura Amtrak to San Luis Obispotrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 54m$83–130
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ventura to Cambria is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Ventura to Cambria is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct train from Ventura to Cambria. However, there are services departing from Ventura Amtrak and arriving at San Luis Obispo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.
The distance between Ventura and Cambria is 176 miles. The road distance is 152.4 miles.
The best way to get from Ventura to Cambria without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 6h 27m and costs $180 - $230.
It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Ventura to Cambria, including transfers.
Ventura to Cambria train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ventura Amtrak station.
Ventura to Cambria train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ventura to Cambria is 152 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Ventura to Cambria.
There are 181+ hotels available in Cambria.
What companies run services between Ventura, Ventura County, CA, USA and Cambria, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Ventura Amtrak to San Luis Obispo 3 times a day. Tickets cost $80–130 and the journey takes 3h 42m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ventura Amtrak to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- [email protected]
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
Bus from Ventura, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–85
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
- one way non-prepaid
- $75–85
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $70–80
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