What is the cheapest way to get from Ventura to Carson?

The cheapest way to get from Ventura to Carson is to bus via Thousand Oaks which costs $6 - $11 and takes 5h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ventura to Carson?

The fastest way to get from Ventura to Carson is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs $14 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between Ventura and Carson?

No, there is no direct bus from Ventura to Carson. However, there are services departing from Ventura, CA and arriving at Harbor Fwy / Carson via LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal and Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Ventura and Carson?

No, there is no direct train from Ventura to Carson station. However, there are services departing from Ventura Amtrak and arriving at 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.

How far is it from Ventura to Carson?

The distance between Ventura and Carson is 96 miles. The road distance is 80.2 miles.

How do I travel from Ventura to Carson without a car?

The best way to get from Ventura to Carson without a car is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs $28 - $55.

How long does it take to get from Ventura to Carson?

It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Ventura to Carson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ventura to Carson bus from?

Ventura to Carson bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, depart from Ventura, CA station.

Where do I catch the Ventura to Carson train from?

Ventura to Carson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ventura Amtrak station.

Train or bus from Ventura to Carson?

The best way to get from Ventura to Carson is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs $28 - $55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $90 and takes 4h 1m.

Where does the Ventura to Carson bus arrive?

Ventura to Carson bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, arrive at Los Angeles Airport, CA station.

Where does the Ventura to Carson train arrive?

Ventura to Carson train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Ventura to Carson?

Yes, the driving distance between Ventura to Carson is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Ventura to Carson.

Where can I stay near Carson?

There are 1564+ hotels available in Carson.

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There are 4 ways to get from Ventura to Carson by train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Ventura Amtrak to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 9m
$28–54
Bus via Thousand Oaks
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pacific View Mall to Thousand Oaks Transit Centerbus 50 / ...
2. Take the bus from TOCTC Park & Ride to Figueroa St & Pico Blvdbus 422 / ...
5h 35m
$7–11
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ventura, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
2. Take the bus from Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza to Harbor Fwy / Carsonbus Metro J Line
4h 1m
$69–88
Drive 79.7 mi
1. Drive from Ventura to Carsoncar 79.7 mi
1h 23m
$15–21

Ventura to Carson by train, subway, and bus (Amtrak)

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3h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 95.2 mi
Duration: 3h 9m

What companies run services between Ventura, Ventura County, CA, USA and Carson, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Ventura Amtrak to Los Angeles every 4 hours. Tickets cost $25–50 and the journey takes 2h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ventura, CA to Harbor Fwy / Carson via LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, Los Angeles Union Station, and Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza in around 4h 1m.

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