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There are usually 1 daily train trips available from Bakersfield to Ventura.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price$27.00 | Avg. Price$43.00 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips1 | Daily Trips1 |
Duration | Duration2h 37m | Duration4h 58m |
There is one daily bus from Bakersfield to Ventura. Traveling by bus from Bakersfield to Ventura usually takes around 2 hours and 37 minutes, but some buses might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.
| Distance | 77 mi (124 km) |
| Shortest duration | 2h 37m |
| Cheapest price | $27.00 |
| Trips per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak Thruway |
| Bus lines | 1 |
Average score for buses from Bakersfield to Ventura
(Based on 2 ratings and reviews)
5.0
Pros: Short an Relaxing. Cons: Nothing everything was legit. Tips: Keep ur space clean respect to ther passengers.
5.0
Pros: It was uneventful. Cons: The TV screens working or being removed. It looks tacky. The Wi-Fi and password being more tactfully posted, rather than a sheet of printed paper taped to the offline screens. Tips: Use the toilet before you depart.
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Bakersfield to Ventura. Amtrak Thruway is the only company that has bus schedules available to search and book at the moment. It only makes the trip once a day on most days.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak Thruway | 1 | 2h 37m | $27.00 |
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 railroads. On the bus, passengers can enjoy comfortable reclining seats with leg rests and access to onboard restroom facilities. Amtrak Thruway bus tickets from Bakersfield to Ventura start at $27. On average, there are 1 Amtrak Thruway bus trips on this route every day.
The bus takes an average of 2 hours and 37 minutes to cover the 77 miles from Bakersfield to Ventura. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Friday is the busiest travel day for buses as people head from Bakersfield to Ventura for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your bus travel for the beginning of the week.
There is usually only one bus per day from Bakersfield to Ventura. It leaves the station in Bakersfield at 4:00pm each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.
There is usually only one bus per day from Bakersfield to Ventura. Fortunately, this happens to be a direct bus, meaning that you do not have to get on a different bus at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Bakersfield to Ventura; ticket prices start at $43.00.
Bakersfield, California, is just north of LA on the Kern River. The Buena Vista Museum of Natural History, one of the city’s biggest attractions, displays fossils, dinosaur models, Native American artifacts, and a changing array of temporary exhibitions. Meanwhile, the Bakersfield Museum of Art features multiple rotating galleries of modern and historical art.
As the sun sets in Bakersfield, locals and visitors alike flock to Buck Owens Crystal Palace for food, drinks, and the biggest live music venue in the area. The Belvedere Cocktail lounge offers a more intimate live music experience– plus some amazing drinks and arcade games. For a truly unique experience, check out the family-friendly Gaslight Melodrama Theatre, where audiences are encouraged to cheer, boo, and get in on the fun of the live performances.
On the quieter side, Bakersfield has a number of beautiful parks across the city. The Park at RiverWalk is a fan favorite, with 32 sprawling acres along the Kern River dotted with picnic areas, public grills, and fishing spots. The Buena Vista Aquatic Recreational Area provides more outdoor activities with swimming, boating, sailing, cycling, and more.
To get to Bakersfield, fly into the Meadows Field Airport just north of the town. Several bus lines also service the area, connecting the city to Phoenix, Sacramento, Los Angeles, and Ontario. For train service, Amtrak offers routes to San Diego, San Francisco, and even New York City.
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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.
Most buses depart from the main station in Bakersfield.
601 Truxtun Ave - Transit Station
All buses from Bakersfield arrive at one main station in Ventura.
Ventura Transit Station Bus Stops
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