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Museum of Ventura County
Regional history museum with exhibits on Ventura County communities, agriculture, and local heritage in a central downtown location.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
$57
Average ticket price on Sep 19
$57
Fastest journey on Sep 19
4 h 58 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
4 h 58 m
Buses on Sep 19
1
Distance
278 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Fresno, CA to Ventura, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Fresno, CA to Ventura, CA will cost around $57 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $57.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 1 buses from Fresno, CA to Ventura, CA, including 1 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct buses cover the 278 km distance in an average of 4 h 58 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 58 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest buses will take 4 h 58 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Fresno, CA to Ventura, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of $633 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 33m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $633, while a flight costs an average of $633.
Distance: 172 miles (278 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$633 Average price Cheapest | $47 Average price (fuel + tolls) | ||
5h 33m Average total duration Fastest 3h 33m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) | ||
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 09:29PM | Arrival Time 02:27AM | Duration 4h58 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 10:29PM | Arrival Time 03:27AM | Duration 4h58 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
The table below shows live departures for Fresno, CA to Ventura, CA buses for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:29 PM Fresno, CA | 4h58 | 3:27 AM Ventura, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Take a bus from Fresno, CA to Ventura, CA and enjoy the approximately 172 miles (278 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest bus runs at 07:39, the last at 13:49.
Distance 172 miles (278 km) |
First bus 7:39 AM |
Last bus 1:49 PM |
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