There are 4 ways to get from Ventura to Griffith Observatory by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Ventura Amtrak to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 5m$28–56Drive 64.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ventura to Griffith Observatorycar 64.8 mi
1h 14m$12–18Bus
- Take the bus from Ventura, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
3h 50m$71–92Line 6 bus, train
- Take the bus from Santa Clara & Oak to Otcbus 6
- Take the train from Oxnard to L.A. Union Stationtrain VC Line
4h 42m$14–22
Ventura to Griffith Observatory by train, subway, bus, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ventura to Griffith Observatory is to drive which costs $11 - $18 and takes 1h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Ventura to Griffith Observatory is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs $11 - $18.
No, there is no direct bus from Ventura to Griffith Observatory. However, there are services departing from Ventura, CA and arriving at Griffith Observatory via LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal and Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Ventura to Griffith Observatory station. However, there are services departing from Ventura Amtrak and arriving at Vermont / Sunset Station via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
The distance between Ventura and Griffith Observatory is 86 miles. The road distance is 65.2 miles.
The best way to get from Ventura to Griffith Observatory without a car is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs $28 - $60.
It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Ventura to Griffith Observatory, including transfers.
Ventura to Griffith Observatory bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, depart from Ventura, CA station.
Ventura to Griffith Observatory train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ventura Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Ventura to Griffith Observatory is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs $28 - $60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $95 and takes 3h 50m.
What companies run services between Ventura, Ventura County, CA, USA and Griffith Observatory, 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, 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
- $25–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oxnard to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- 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
- +1 805-487-4222
- Website
- gctd.org
Bus from Santa Clara & Oak to Otc
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.gctd.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.gctd.org/getting-around/routes-schedules/
- Youth 0-18, seniors 75+
- $0
- Seniors 65-74
- $1
- Adults 19 - 64
- $2
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More Questions & Answers
Ventura to Griffith Observatory bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, arrive at Los Angeles Airport, CA station.
Ventura to Griffith Observatory train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ventura to Griffith Observatory is 65 miles. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Ventura to Griffith Observatory.
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