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

The cheapest way to get from Ventura to Riverside is to bus via Anaheim which costs $8 - $17 and takes 8h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ventura to Riverside is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs $22 - $35.

Is there a direct train between Ventura and Riverside?

No, there is no direct train from Ventura to Riverside. However, there are services departing from Ventura Amtrak and arriving at Riverside - Downtown via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

How far is it from Ventura to Riverside?

The distance between Ventura and Riverside is 138 miles. The road distance is 121 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ventura to Riverside without a car is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs $30 - $60.

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

It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Ventura to Riverside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ventura to Riverside bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ventura to Riverside train from?

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

Train or bus from Ventura to Riverside?

The best way to get from Ventura to Riverside is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs $30 - $60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $110 and takes 6h 44m.

Where does the Ventura to Riverside bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ventura to Riverside train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ventura to Riverside?

Yes, the driving distance between Ventura to Riverside is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Ventura to Riverside.

How do I get a train ticket from Ventura to Riverside?

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Where can I stay near Riverside?

There are 267+ hotels available in Riverside.

Ventura to Riverside - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Ventura and Riverside?

No, there is no direct bus from Ventura to Riverside. However, there are services departing from Ventura, CA and arriving at Magnolia + Beatty via LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, Los Angeles Downtown and UCR at Bannockburn Village. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ventura Amtrak to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain 91-PV Line / ...
4h 42m
$30–59
Bus via Anaheim
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 / ...
3. Take the bus from Flower / Pico to Disneyland Employee's Entrancebus 460
4. Take the bus from Harbor Blvd at Disneyland to Galleria @ Tyler EBbus 200
8h 52m
$9–17
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ventura, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Riversidebus FlixBus 2015 / ...
6h 44m
$79–105
Drive 120.3 mi
1. Drive from Ventura to Riversidecar 120.3 mi
2h 10m
$22–32

Ventura to Riverside by train and foot

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4h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 136.7 mi
Duration: 4h 42m

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

You can take a train from Ventura Amtrak to Riverside - Downtown via Los Angeles and L.A. Union Station in around 4h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ventura, CA to Magnolia + Beatty via LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Downtown, Riverside, and UCR at Bannockburn Village in around 6h 44m.

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