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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
zł176
Average ticket price on Sep 19
zł178
Fastest journey on Sep 19
4 h 56 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
4 h 58 m
Trains on Sep 19
4
Distance
263 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from San Diego, 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 San Diego, CA to Ventura, CA will cost around zł178 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only zł176.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 4 trains from San Diego, CA to Ventura, CA, including 4 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct trains cover the 263 km distance in an average of 4 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 56 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest trains will take 5 h 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 San Diego, CA to Ventura, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of zł183 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 32m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of zł183, while a flight costs an average of zł2252.
Distance: 163 miles (263 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
zł183 Average price Cheapest | zł2252 Average price | zł178 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 32m Average total duration Fastest 5h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 36m Average total duration 3h 36m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from San Diego, CA to Ventura, CA:
A bus is zł34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from San Diego, CA to Ventura, CA costing on average zł183.
A bus is zł2103 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Diego, CA to Ventura, CA costing on average zł2252.
Other travel options to Ventura, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 2m.
Bus takes on average 5h 15m.
Tickets start at around zł183 compared to roughly zł178 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about zł-5.02. The journey takes 5h 2m versus 3h 20m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for San Diego, CA to Ventura, CA trains for tomorrow, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 1:10 PM San Diego, CA | 4h56 | 6:06 PM Ventura, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:10 PM San Diego, CA | 4h56 | 7:06 PM Ventura, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:10 PM San Diego, CA | 5h00 | 12:10 AM Ventura, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:10 PM San Diego, CA | 5h00 | 1:10 AM Ventura, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from San Diego, CA to Ventura, CA run on average 10 times per day, taking around 5h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at zł177 but you can travel from only zł142 by bus.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:50, the last at 20:03. The fastest train covers the 163 miles (263 km) distance in 4h 52m.
Distance 163 miles (263 km) |
Average train duration 5h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price zł177 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 4h 52m |
First train 3:50 AM |
Last train 8:03 PM |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 35 days |
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Most San Diego, CA to Ventura, CA trains use the Santa Fe Depot to Ventura Station station pair. Use this guide to compare San Diego, CA and Ventura, CA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Santa Fe Depot is 1 km from San Diego city centre. Public transport options include:
Santa Fe Depot has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: The Fish Market, Karl Strauss Brewing Company
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Santa Fe Depot. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Santa Fe Depot. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Santa Fe Depot: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Santa Fe Depot: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Santa Fe Depot: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include The Westin San Diego, The Guild Hotel, San Diego, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown.
Old Town Station is 5 km from San Diego city centre. Public transport options include:
Old Town Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Casa Guadalajara, Old Town Mexican Cafe
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Old Town Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Old Town Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Old Town Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Old Town Station: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Old Town Station: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Old Town Inn, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Diego Old Town, Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel Old Town.
Ventura Station has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Rental, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink options are available at Ventura Station.
Ticket office support is available at Ventura Station.
Available at Ventura Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Ventura Station: Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ventura Station: Ramps.
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