What is the cheapest way to get from Ventura to San Diego?

The cheapest way to get from Ventura to San Diego is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ventura to San Diego?

The fastest way to get from Ventura to San Diego is to bus and fly which takes 2h 46m and costs $160 - $230.

Is there a direct bus between Ventura and San Diego?

No, there is no direct bus from Ventura to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Ventura, CA and arriving at San Diego via LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Ventura and San Diego?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ventura Amtrak and arriving at San Diego. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 25m.

How far is it from Ventura to San Diego?

The distance between Ventura and San Diego is 230 miles. The road distance is 188.6 miles.

How do I travel from Ventura to San Diego without a car?

The best way to get from Ventura to San Diego without a car is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs $65 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Ventura to San Diego?

It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Ventura to San Diego, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ventura to San Diego bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ventura to San Diego train from?

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

Train or bus from Ventura to San Diego?

The best way to get from Ventura to San Diego is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs $65 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $190 and takes 5h 46m.

Where does the Ventura to San Diego bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ventura to San Diego train arrive?

Ventura to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego station.

Can I drive from Ventura to San Diego?

Yes, the driving distance between Ventura to San Diego is 189 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Ventura to San Diego.

How do I get a train ticket from Ventura to San Diego?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Ventura to San Diego?

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There are 5 ways to get from Ventura to San Diego by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), or car

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Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Santa Clara and Oak WB to SB Airport NBbus
2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SBA - SAN
2h 46m
$162–224
Drive 187.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ventura to San Diegocar 187.5 mi
3h 18m
$35–50
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Ventura Amtrak to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 25m
$65–140
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ventura, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diegobus reLAXsan
5h 46m
$116–183
Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Ventura, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
3h 56m
$221–723

Ventura to San Diego by train (Amtrak)

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5h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 229.1 mi
Duration: 2h 46m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Ventura Amtrak to San Diego every 4 hours. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 5h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ventura, CA to County Center/Little Italy Station via Los Angeles Airport, CA, LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop, San Diego, and Old Town Station in around 5h 46m.

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