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How to get to Ventura by bus
- Routes
- 9
- Trips per day
- 10
- bus lines
- 1
- Stations
- 1
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About Ventura
Ventura is a beach town near LA, located on the Central Coast of California. It is known for its different beaches, like the San Buenaventura State Beach, which features the wooden Ventura Pier. Ventura is known as one of the best surf towns in America, with scenic coasts and impressive waves. Surfer's Point is the town's most popular spot for surfing and windsurfing. One of the popular tourist locations in the city is Channel Islands National Park, which is a habitat for rare island foxes and scrub jays, and can be accessed by boat from the Ventura Harbor. Explore Main Street in Downtown Ventura for more landmarks and historical sites.
Ventura has a lively art scene, with different galleries and museums in the downtown area. Enjoy entertaining theatre at the Rubicon Theatre Company, or go on short-day cruises with friends and family. The city also offers an eclectic food scene with Polynesian and Nepalese restaurants and wineries that will surprise you. Its nightlife consists of bars, lounges, breweries, comedy clubs, and taprooms, like The Tavern, all littered in Downtown Ventura.
Ventura is easily accessible from other cities by train routes provided by Amtrak and Amtrak Pacific Surfliner and bus lines by FlixBus US and Amtrak Thruway. The Ventura County Transportation Commission provides commuter bus routes throughout the city.
Station Information
Popular bus stations in Ventura:
- Ventura Transit Station Bus Stops
What bus companies travel to Ventura, CA?
Located in California, Ventura is accessible by bus from 9 other cities. You can choose from 10 daily scheduled trips when you search for buses to Ventura on Wanderu. Amtrak Thruway usually has the most buses on any given day.
Looking for other ways to get there? Train tickets to Ventura are also available.
Bus companies serving Ventura
| Bus | Routes | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak Thruway | 22 | 10 hrs, 14 mins | $88.87 |
Amtrak Thruway, also known as Amtrak Thruway Motorcoach, is a system of intercity passenger buses operated by Amtrak to connect train stations to areas that are not served by the carrier’s railways. On the bus, passengers can enjoy comfortable reclining seats with leg rests and access to onboard washroom facilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
$46.57 is the cheapest price for a bus ticket to Ventura, according to recent searches on Wanderu. You can use our search to check if this price is currently available on buses from your city to Ventura. In the last month, the lowest average price on a route to Ventura was $46.57.
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The main bus station in Ventura is Ventura Transit Station Bus Stops. As the busiest station, it has the most bus arrivals, although some buses may make other stops in and around Ventura.
The closest airport to Ventura is Oxnard Airport (OXR), located 8.5 kilometres from the city centre of Ventura.
Ventura ranks number 94 among the most popular bus destinations in California. Ventura ranks number 788 among bus destinations in the country. Ventura ranks number 87 in California by the number of places connected to it by bus. There are 9 direct bus schedules arriving in Ventura each day.
The population of Ventura is 96,769. It ranks number 50 by population in California. It ranks number 242 by population in the country.
A short bus trip to Ventura, under 60 miles, can cost as little as $46.57. A 60 to 200 mile bus trip to Ventura starts at $70.57. A longer trip by bus to Ventura can be as cheap as $148.19. Looking to travel across state or province lines? A trip from out of your region will be as low as $148.19.
People who take the bus to Ventura are most often visiting their families or loved ones. With frequent schedules, the ability to book and hop on a bus last minute make taking a bus to Ventura easy whether you’re planning a trip far in advance or need some quality time with loved ones at the last minute.
The closest bus station to the city centre of Ventura is Ventura Transit Station Bus Stops, located just 6.5 kilometres away. Select Ventura Transit Station Bus Stops as your arrival if your plans call for exploring the downtown area of Ventura. Search on Wanderu and in the search results you can filter travel options by arriving or departing station.

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