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Compare train and bus for Ventura, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ventura, CA to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $30 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 55m. 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 $30, while a bus costs an average of $89.
Distance: 62 miles (100 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$30 Average price Cheapest | $89 Average price | $15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 39m Average total duration 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 22m 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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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 Ventura, CA to Los Angeles, CA:
A train is $59 (€48) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ventura, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $89 (€72).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 39m.
Tickets start at around $30 (€24) compared to roughly $15 (€12) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-14.77 (€-11.98). The journey takes 2h 9m versus 1h 22m 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 Ventura, CA to Los Angeles, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ventura, CA to Los Angeles, CA is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:31 PM2h14Ventura, CA11:45 PMLos Angeles, CA$291One-way0 transfers
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9:31 PM2h14Ventura, CA11:45 PMLos Angeles, CA$291One-way0 transfers
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5:38 PM2h05Ventura, CA7:43 PMLos Angeles, CA$291One-way0 transfers
Other options
4:38 PM2h05Ventura, CA6:43 PMLos Angeles, CA$291One-way0 transfers
8:31 PM2h14Ventura, CA10:45 PMLos Angeles, CA$301One-way0 transfers
12:26 AM2h17Ventura, CA2:43 AMLos Angeles, CA$301One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Ventura, CA to Los Angeles, CA:
A train is $59 (€48) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ventura, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $89 (€72).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 39m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ventura, CA and Los Angeles, CA as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Ventura Station, Ventura, CA and arrive in Union Station, Los Angeles, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from Ventura, Ventura Station, CA and arrive in Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Los Angeles, CA by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Central Coast Shuttle to go to Los Angeles, CA by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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