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Journey Information
There are 5 intercity buses per day from Los Angeles to Ventura. Traveling by bus from Los Angeles to Ventura usually takes around one hour and 44 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus US bus can make the trip in just one hour and 5 minutes.
| Distance | 58 mi (94 km) |
| Shortest duration | 1h 5m |
| Cheapest price | CA$22.52 |
| Trips per day | 5 |
| Most frequent service | FlixBus US |
| Bus lines | 1 |
How much is a bus ticket from Los Angeles to Ventura?
Bus tickets for a trip from Los Angeles to Ventura cost CA$22.52 on average. This is an excellent value for the trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
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Prices as travel date approaches
To save money on bus tickets, buy them as early as possible. Bus carriers usually charge higher ticket prices the closer you book to the date of travel. Book your ticket at least 10 days in advance to save up to CA$4.00.
What bus companies travel from Los Angeles to Ventura?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Los Angeles to Ventura. FlixBus US connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus US | 5 | 1h 45m | CA$25.82 |
FlixBus US is the American branch of German bus company FlixBus, known for providing sustainable, affordable, and modern bus travel. The company offers cheap bus tickets to popular urban destinations throughout the United States. FlixBus US buses include many amenities, including comfortable seats, free WiFi, power outlets at every seat, and an online portal for free entertainment. On average, FlixBus US operates 5 trips per day from Los Angeles to Ventura, and the average ticket for this route costs only .
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of one hour and 44 minutes to cover the 58 miles from Los Angeles to Ventura. However, the fastest bus only takes an hour and 5 minutes. You'll have just enough time for a small nap on this relatively short bus trip. 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.
Sunday tends to be the busiest day for buses, as many passengers take the bus to Ventura at the end of the week. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the bus, traveling mid-week is your best bet.
The first bus leaves at 6:00am and the last bus leaves at 10:00am. To see the times for all buses from Los Angeles to Ventura, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 5 scheduled buses that travel from Los Angeles to Ventura every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct buses which you can take the entire route from Los Angeles to Ventura without transferring.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Los Angeles to Ventura; ticket prices start at CA$25.95.
City Information
Los Angeles
Los Angeles is the undisputed world capital of the entertainment business. Because of that, the City of Angels is where you will find some of the most iconic landmarks of the film and music industries, including the world-famous Walk of Fame and Dolby Theatre (home of the Academy Awards) on Hollywood Boulevard, the easily recognizable Capitol Records building at Hollywood & Vine, and the LA Live complex in Downtown Los Angeles.
The best part of LA is that it has something to offer for people of all interests: outdoor enthusiasts can hike up to the Hollywood sign, fashion aficionados can go shopping in Beverly Hills, art lovers can check out the prominent Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) in the Miracle Mile district, and those looking for a fun night out can go bar-hopping in West Hollywood. Are you a Pokémon GO addict? Well then this is the place for you because LA is the best city to catch the rarest Pokémon in the U.S.. And if you want to want to experience the famed golden coast of Southern California for yourself, head west to Santa Monica and Venice for a refreshing dip in the Pacific Ocean.
With one of the biggest airports on the West Coast and several bus and train stops across the county, Los Angeles makes it easy to travel elsewhere in California, visit the neighboring Nevada, Arizona and Mexico, or take a flight to pretty much any other part of the world.
Ventura
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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.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Los Angeles?
Main departure station: 592 Gayley Ave
Buses to Ventura leave from 6 stations in Los Angeles.
All bus stations in Los Angeles:
592 Gayley Ave
USC - 3492 S Hope St
800 N Alameda St
Downtown - Vignes Lot
Los Angeles Un Station Arrival
North Hollywood Bus Station
Where does the bus arrive in Ventura?
Main arrival station: Ventura Transit Station Bus Stops
All buses from Los Angeles arrive at one main station in Ventura.
All bus stations in Ventura:
Ventura Transit Station Bus Stops
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