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Compare train and bus for Irvine, CA to Ventura, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Irvine, CA to Ventura, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $38. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $38, and a bus costs an average of $101.
Distance: 94 miles (152 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$101 Average price | $39 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 5m Average total duration 10h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration Fastest 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Irvine, CA to Ventura, CA:
A train is $62 (€51) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Irvine, CA to Ventura, CA costing on average $101 (€83).
Other travel options to Ventura, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 35m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Irvine, CA to Ventura, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator OCTA | Departure Time 02:59PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 6h31 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator OCTA | Departure Time 03:07PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 6h23 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator OCTA | Departure Time 08:13PM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 13h17 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator OCTA | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 13h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator OCTA | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 21h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $101 |
Live departures
Irvine, CA to Ventura, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Irvine, CA to Ventura, CA buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 8:25 PM Irvine, CA | 13h05 | 9:30 AM Ventura, CA | 3 transfers | |
| 11:45 PM Irvine, CA | 21h45 | 9:30 PM Ventura, CA | 3 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Irvine, CA to Ventura, CA
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Buses from Irvine, CA to Ventura, CA run on average 1 times per day, taking around 10h 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $101 (€83) but you can travel from only $38 (€31) by train.
The earliest bus runs at 16:25, the last at 22:50. The fastest bus covers the 94 miles (152 km) distance in 6h 23m.
Distance 94 miles (152 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $101 (€83) |
Buses per day 1 |
Fastest bus 6h 23m |
First bus 4:25 PM |
Last bus 10:50 PM |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 1 day |
Bus providers: OCTA from Irvine, CA to Ventura, CAYou can travel by bus between Irvine, CA to Ventura, CA with OCTA for as low as $38 (€31). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Irvine, CA to Ventura, CA
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