There are 5 ways to get from Whittier to Ventura by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to Ventura Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 34m$55–94Drive 82.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Whittier to Venturacar 82.5 mi
1h 33m$16–22Line 7 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Painter Avenue and Philadelphia Street to El Monte Station - Lower Bay 3/4bus 7
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Ventura, CAbus
3h 56mBus, train
- Take the bus from Philadelphia / Painter to Cal State Los Angelesbus 10 Whittier Blvd
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Ventura Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 53m$27–58Bus, line 6 bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia / Painter to Washington/Long Beachbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Oxnardbus
- Take the bus from Otc to Santa Clara & Oakbus 6
5h 56m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Whittier to Ventura is to drive which costs $15 - $22 and takes 1h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Whittier to Ventura is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs $15 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Whittier to Ventura. However, there are services departing from Painter Avenue and Philadelphia Street and arriving at Ventura, CA via El Monte Station - Upper Level, Los Angeles Union Station and Los Angeles Airport, CA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Whittier to Ventura. However, there are services departing from Norwalk / Santa Fe Springs and arriving at Ventura Amtrak via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
The distance between Whittier and Ventura is 98 miles. The road distance is 83 miles.
The best way to get from Whittier to Ventura without a car is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs $55 - $95.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Whittier to Ventura, including transfers.
Whittier to Ventura bus services, operated by Norwalk Transit System, depart from Painter Avenue and Philadelphia Street station.
Whittier to Ventura train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Whittier to Ventura is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs $55 - $95. Alternatively, you can line 7 bus and bus, which costs and takes 3h 56m.
What companies run services between Whittier, CA, USA and Ventura, Ventura County, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Ventura Amtrak every 4 hours. Tickets cost $25–55 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Painter Avenue and Philadelphia Street to Ventura, CA via El Monte Station - Upper Level, Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles Airport, CA in around 3h 56m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Ventura Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Ventura Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 562-929-5550
- Website
- norwalk.org
Bus from Painter Avenue and Philadelphia Street to El Monte Station - Lower Bay 3/4
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.norwalk.org/departments_services/norwalk_transit_system_nts/index.php
- Phone
- (855) 463-5252
- [email protected]
- Website
- flylax.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Website
- https://www.flylax.com/flyaway-bus
- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- [email protected]
- Website
- centralcoastshuttle.com
Bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Ventura, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–75
- Website
- https://www.centralcoastshuttle.com
- one way non-prepaid
- $65–75
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $60–70
- Phone
- 323-558-1625
- [email protected]
- Website
- ridembl.com
Bus from Philadelphia / Painter to Cal State Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- http://www.ridembl.com/
Bus from Philadelphia / Painter to Washington/Long Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- http://www.ridembl.com/
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Los Angeles to Oxnard
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
- Phone
- +1 805-487-4222
- Website
- gctd.org
Bus from Otc to Santa Clara & Oak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.gctd.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.gctd.org/getting-around/routes-schedules/
- Youth 0-18, seniors 75+
- $0
- Seniors 65-74
- $1
- Adults 19 - 64
- $2
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More Questions & Answers
Whittier to Ventura bus services, operated by Norwalk Transit System, arrive at El Monte Station - Lower Bay 3/4.
Whittier to Ventura train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ventura Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Whittier to Ventura is 83 miles. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Whittier to Ventura.
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