What is the cheapest way to get from Ventura to Universal City?

The cheapest way to get from Ventura to Universal City is to bus and line 240 bus which costs $4 - $9 and takes 3h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ventura to Universal City?

The fastest way to get from Ventura to Universal City is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs $10 - $16.

Is there a direct bus between Ventura and Universal City?

No, there is no direct bus from Ventura to Universal City station. However, there are services departing from Pacific View Mall and arriving at Universal / Studio City Station via De Soto / Burbank, Ventura / De Soto and Ventura / Reseda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Ventura and Universal City?

No, there is no direct train from Ventura to Universal City station. However, there are services departing from Ventura Amtrak and arriving at Universal / Studio City Station via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.

How far is it from Ventura to Universal City?

The distance between Ventura and Universal City is 71 miles. The road distance is 58.9 miles.

How do I travel from Ventura to Universal City without a car?

The best way to get from Ventura to Universal City without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 13m and costs $21 - $50.

How long does it take to get from Ventura to Universal City?

It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Ventura to Universal City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ventura to Universal City bus from?

Ventura to Universal City bus services, operated by Ventura County Transportation Commission, depart from Pacific View Mall station.

Where do I catch the Ventura to Universal City train from?

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

Train or bus from Ventura to Universal City?

The best way to get from Ventura to Universal City is to bus and line 240 bus which takes 3h 22m and costs $4 - $9. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $27 - $55 and takes 2h 42m.

Where does the Ventura to Universal City bus arrive?

Ventura to Universal City bus services, operated by Ventura County Transportation Commission, arrive at Burbank & De Soto station.

Where does the Ventura to Universal City train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ventura to Universal City?

Yes, the driving distance between Ventura to Universal City is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Ventura to Universal City.

Where can I stay near Universal City?

There are 3285+ hotels available in Universal City.

Ventura to Universal City - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 240 bus

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Ventura Amtrak to Burbanktrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Metrolink Station to Universal Redline Stationbus P
2h 13m
$22–45
Bus, line 240 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pacific View Mall to Burbank & De Sotobus 55X
2. Take the bus from Ventura / Reseda to Universal / Studio City Stationbus 240
3h 22m
$5–9
Drive 58.6 mi
1. Drive from Ventura to Universal Citycar 58.6 mi
1h 2m
$11–16
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Ventura Amtrak to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 42m
$27–52

Ventura to Universal City by train and bus

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2h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 70.8 mi
Duration: 2h 13m

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

You can take a bus from Pacific View Mall to Universal / Studio City Station via Burbank & De Soto, De Soto / Burbank, De Soto / Ventura, Ventura / De Soto, and Ventura / Reseda in around 3h 22m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Ventura Amtrak to Los Angeles every 4 hours. Tickets cost $25–55 and the journey takes 2h 8m.

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