There are 4 ways to get from Ventura to Universal Studios, Hollywood by train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Ventura Amtrak to Burbanktrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 36m$20–45Bus, line 240 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Pacific View Mall to Burbank & De Sotobus 55X
- Take the bus from Ventura / Reseda to Universal / Studio City Stationbus 240
3h 46m$5–9Drive 58.6 mi
- Drive from Ventura to Universal Studios, Hollywoodcar 58.6 mi
1h 2m$11–16Train via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Ventura Amtrak to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 5m$26–52
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ventura to Universal Studios, Hollywood is to bus and line 240 bus which costs $4 - $9 and takes 3h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Ventura to Universal Studios, Hollywood is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs $10 - $16.
No, there is no direct bus from Ventura to Universal Studios, Hollywood 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 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Ventura to Universal Studios, Hollywood. However, there are services departing from Ventura Amtrak and arriving at Burbank via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
The distance between Ventura and Universal Studios, Hollywood is 72 miles. The road distance is 58.9 miles.
The best way to get from Ventura to Universal Studios, Hollywood without a car is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs $20 - $45.
It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Ventura to Universal Studios, Hollywood, including transfers.
Ventura to Universal Studios, Hollywood bus services, operated by Ventura County Transportation Commission, depart from Pacific View Mall station.
Ventura to Universal Studios, Hollywood train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ventura Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Ventura to Universal Studios, Hollywood is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs $20 - $45. Alternatively, you can bus and line 240 bus, which costs $4 - $9 and takes 3h 46m.
What companies run services between Ventura, Ventura County, CA, USA and Universal Studios, Hollywood, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Ventura Amtrak to Burbank twice daily. Tickets cost $20–45 and the journey takes 1h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pacific View Mall to Universal Studios, Hollywood via Burbank & De Soto, De Soto / Burbank, De Soto / Ventura, Ventura / De Soto, Ventura / Reseda, and Universal / Studio City Station in around 3h 46m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ventura Amtrak to Burbank
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ventura Amtrak to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (800) 438-1112
- [email protected]
- Website
- goventura.org
Bus from Pacific View Mall to Burbank & De Soto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Schedules at
- Ventura County Transportation Commission
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Ventura / Reseda to Universal / Studio City Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
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More Questions & Answers
Ventura to Universal Studios, Hollywood bus services, operated by Ventura County Transportation Commission, arrive at Burbank & De Soto station.
Ventura to Universal Studios, Hollywood train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Burbank station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ventura to Universal Studios, Hollywood is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Ventura to Universal Studios, Hollywood.
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