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How to get fromVentura to Mojave Desertby bus, plane, car, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Ventura to Mojave Desert by bus, plane, car, or train

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  1. Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Santa Clara and Oak WB to SB Airport NBbus bus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane SBA - LAS
    3. Drive from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Mojave Desertcar car
    4h 51m
    $205–313

  2. Drive 256 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ventura to Mojave Desertcar car 256 mi
    5h 3m
    $47–68

  3. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Ventura Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Drive from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Mojave Desertcar car
    10h 36m
    $76–149

  4. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the bus from Ventura, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane LAX - LAS
    3. Drive from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Mojave Desertcar car
    5h 49m
    $174–992

  5. Train, train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the train from Ventura Amtrak to Moorpark Amtraktrain train
    2. Take the train from Moorpark to Burbank Airport - Southtrain train
    3. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane BUR - LAS
    4. Drive from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Mojave Desertcar car
    6h 34m
    $191–1,051

  6. Train to Santa Monica, fly, drive

    1. Take the train from Ventura Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Santa Monica (SMO) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane SMO - LAS
    3. Drive from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Mojave Desertcar car
    7h 31m
    $81–364

  7. Train to Long Beach Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the train from Ventura Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane LGB - LAS
    3. Drive from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Mojave Desertcar car
    8h 21m
    $83–365

  8. Bus, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Ventura Amtrak to South Strip Transit Terminalbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Drive from NB Las Vegas after Volunteer to Mojave Desertcar car
    11h 56m
    $151–211

  9. Train, bus, drive via Oxnard

    1. Take the train from Oxnard to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Las Vegas Stripbus bus
    3. Drive from NB Las Vegas after Volunteer to Mojave Desertcar car
    13h 10m
    $70–112

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration1h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$33Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 397.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 51m

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

There is no direct connection from Ventura to Mojave Desert. However, you can take the bus to SB Airport NB, walk to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) airport, fly to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), then drive to Mojave Desert. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ventura Amtrak to Mojave Desert via Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, and Las Vegas Bus Terminal in around 10h 36m.

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