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Compare train and bus for Los Angeles, CA to Ventura, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Los Angeles, CA to Ventura, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 37m. 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 $26, and a bus costs an average of $45.
Distance: 62 miles (100 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$29 Average price Cheapest | $45 Average price | $15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 24m Average total duration 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Los Angeles, CA to Ventura, CA:
A train is $16 (€12) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Los Angeles, CA to Ventura, CA costing on average $45 (€36).
Other travel options to Ventura, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 54m.
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How to get from Los Angeles, CA to Ventura, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Ventura, CA is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
765 Pacific Surfliner9:13 AM1h49Union Station, Los Angeles, CA11:02 AMVentura Station, Ventura, CA$471One-way0 transfers
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765 Pacific Surfliner9:13 AM1h49Union Station, Los Angeles, CA11:02 AMVentura Station, Ventura, CA$471One-way0 transfers
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765 Pacific Surfliner9:13 AM1h49Union Station, Los Angeles, CA11:02 AMVentura Station, Ventura, CA$471One-way0 transfers
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769 Pacific Surfliner11:13 AM1h50Union Station, Los Angeles, CA1:03 PMVentura Station, Ventura, CA$471One-way0 transfers
761 Pacific Surfliner7:13 AM1h55Union Station, Los Angeles, CA9:08 AMVentura Station, Ventura, CA$471One-way0 transfers
777 Pacific Surfliner3:13 PM1h57Union Station, Los Angeles, CA5:10 PMVentura Station, Ventura, CA$471One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Los Angeles, CA to Ventura, CA:
A train is $16 (€12) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Los Angeles, CA to Ventura, CA costing on average $45 (€36).
Other travel options to Ventura, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 54m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Los Angeles, CA and Ventura, CA as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Union Station, Los Angeles, CA and arrive in Ventura Station, Ventura, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA and arrive in Ventura, Ventura Station, CA.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Ventura, CA by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Ventura, CA by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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