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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 an average ticket price of $29 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 7m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $29, while a bus costs an average of $133.
Distance: 62 miles (100 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$29 Average price Cheapest | $133 Average price | $15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 25m Average total duration 1h 55m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Los Angeles, CA to Ventura, CA:
A train is $104 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Los Angeles, CA to Ventura, CA costing on average $133.
Other travel options to Ventura, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 25m.
Tickets start at around $29 compared to roughly $15 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-14.62. The journey takes 1h 55m versus 1h 19m 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.
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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.
- 4885 · 15857:15 PM2h31Union Station, Los Angeles, CA9:46 PMVentura Station, Ventura, CA$291One-way1 transfer
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- 4885 · 15857:15 PM2h31Union Station, Los Angeles, CA9:46 PMVentura Station, Ventura, CA$291One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- 4885 · 15857:15 PM2h31Union Station, Los Angeles, CA9:46 PMVentura Station, Ventura, CA$291One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 4869 · 156911:20 AM2h38Union Station, Los Angeles, CA1:58 PMVentura Station, Ventura, CA$291One-way1 transfer
- 4865 · 15659:15 AM2h44Union Station, Los Angeles, CA11:59 AMVentura Station, Ventura, CA$291One-way1 transfer
- 4877 · 15773:15 PM2h44Union Station, Los Angeles, CA5:59 PMVentura Station, Ventura, CA$291One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Los Angeles, CA to Ventura, CA:
A train is $104 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Los Angeles, CA to Ventura, CA costing on average $133.
Other travel options to Ventura, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 25m.
- 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 FlixBus, LAX FlyAway to go to Ventura, CA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Ventura, CA by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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