Santa Monica, CA, USA to Ventura, CA, USA from $5: 5 ways by bus, train, flight or car

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How to Get from Santa Monica to Ventura: Cheapest, Fastest and Best Way

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$5 by busBest price

105 kmDistance

1h 7m Fastest

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Santa Monica - Ventura operators

Explore transport companies operating between Santa Monica and Ventura, with prices starting at . These companies offer competitive pricing, flexible schedules, and comfortable travel experiences.

Bus

Contact phone

+1 310-451-5444

Website

http://bigbluebus.com

Bus from Lincoln Nb & Santa Monica Fs to Gayley Nb & Strathmore Ns

Average Duration

31m

Estimated price

$0-2

Contact phone

+1 (855) 626-8585

Website

http://flixbus.com

Bus from Los Angeles to Ventura Station

Average Duration

1h 10m

Estimated price

$8-41

Contact phone

+1-323-466-3876

Website

http://metro.net

Bus from Westwood / Le Conte to Van Nuys / Keswick

Average Duration

1h 4m

Estimated price

$0-2

Train

Contact phone

+1 800-872-7245

Website

http://amtrak.com

Train from Van Nuys to Ventura Amtrak

Average Duration

1h 21m

Estimated price

$2-86

Contact phone

(800) 371-LINK (5465)

Website

http://metrolinktrains.com

Train from L. A. Union Station to Ventura - Downtown / Beach Amtrak Station

Average Duration

1h 53m

Estimated price

$8-50

Train from Van Nuys to Ventura - Downtown / Beach Amtrak Station

Average Duration

1h 19m

Estimated price

$11-85

Santa Monica to Ventura: Overview of Bus, Train, Flight, and Car Trips

Traveling between Santa Monica and Ventura offers a variety of convenient options to suit your preferences, schedule, and budget. Whether you prioritize affordability, speed, or comfort, you’re sure to find the perfect way to travel without compromising on quality or convenience.

🚗 Embark on a picturesque journey from Santa Monica to Ventura, spanning 65 miles along the stunning California coastline. Enjoy the scenic drive with an average travel time of just over an hour. 💰 Prices for the trip by car range from $11 to $18, offering an affordable and flexible travel option for exploring the coastal beauty between these two vibrant cities in Southern California.

Average price

$11 - $18

🚆 If you're looking to travel from Santa Monica to Ventura by train, you'll need to make a few transfers. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 hours and 51 minutes. 🚆 Route options include taking a combination of light rail and train services. One route involves taking the Metro E-Line from Downtown Santa Monica to 7th Street / Metro Center before transferring to the Pacific Surfliner train at Union Station to reach Ventura. 🚆 Another alternative is to take a bus from Santa Monica to Isla Vista and then transfer to another bus that will take you to Ventura. This route offers a different experience and takes approximately 1 hour and 59 minutes to reach your destination.

Departure Point

Downtown Santa Monica Station

Arrival Point

Ventura - Downtown / Beach Amtrak Station

🚌 While there is no direct bus from Santa Monica to Ventura station, travelers can take a service departing from Lincoln Nb & Santa Monica Fs and arriving at Ventura Station via Los Angeles. The journey, with transfers, typically takes around 2 hours and 41 minutes. 🚌 Santa Monica to Ventura bus services are operated by Big Blue Bus and Flixbus USA. Prices for the bus between the two cities can vary from $8 to $41. The distance of the trip is approximately 66 miles. 🚌 For the most common routes, it takes about 2 hours to travel the 65-67 mile distance between Santa Monica and Ventura by bus. The route typically involves a bus towards Isla Vista followed by a connection through Los Angeles before reaching Ventura station.

Departure Point

Lincoln Nb & Santa Monica Fs station

Arrival Point

Ventura Station

Frequently asked questions

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The distance between Santa Monica and Ventura is approximately 78.9 km by road. The typical travel time by car is 1 hour and 7 minutes. Alternatively, taking the Line 761 bus and then a train would take around 4 hours and 8 minutes. Another option is to travel by bus, which typically takes 2 hours and 41 minutes.

The most cost-effective and time-efficient transportation option for traveling from Santa Monica to Ventura is by driving. It takes approximately 1 hour and 7 minutes and costs around $11-$18 for gas. Another option is to take the bus, which takes about 2 hours and 41 minutes, but the cost may vary depending on the bus company.

The prices for a bus ticket between Santa Monica and Ventura can range from $8 to $41, depending on the bus company and the type of ticket purchased.

To get from Santa Monica to Ventura without using public transportation, you can drive the distance of approximately 104.6 km, which takes around 1 hour and 7 minutes. The price for this journey by car typically ranges from $11 to $18, depending on factors such as fuel prices and toll fees.

To travel from Santa Monica to Ventura without a car, you can take the line 18 bus from Santa Monica to Universal / Studio City Station, then transfer to a bus that goes from Universal / Studio City Station to Ventura. This journey typically takes around 2 hours and 41 minutes and costs between $8 and $45.

Yes, there is a link between Santa Monica and Ventura although it is not direct for both train and bus travel. By train, you would need to transfer at 7th Street / Metro Center Station and L.A. Union Station, which takes approximately 3 hours and 51 minutes. Alternatively, by bus, you would have to transfer in Los Angeles, with a total journey time of around 2 hours and 41 minutes.

There are plenty of accommodation options available near Ventura with over 172 hotels to choose from. Prices for hotels in this area start at $63 per night.