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How to get to Ventura by train
- Routes
- 23
- Trips per day
- 122
- train lines
- 2
- 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 train stations in Ventura:
- Ventura Transit Station Bus Stops
What train companies travel to Ventura, CA?
Located in California, Ventura is accessible by train from 23 other cities. You can choose from 122 daily scheduled trips when you search for trains to Ventura on Wanderu. Amtrak Pacific Surfliner usually has the most trains on any given day.
Looking for other ways to get there? Bus tickets to Ventura are also available.
Train companies serving Ventura
| Train | Routes | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak Pacific Surfliner | 23 | 1 hr, 58 min | €23.13 |
| Amtrak | 71 | 8 hr, 47 min | €67.75 |
The Pacific Surfliner is Amtrak’s passenger train service that runs along the Pacific coast of Southern California, connecting San Luis Obispo to the north with San Diego to the south. The line is among the most famous Amtrak routes due to the unique scenic views it presents, as the train parallels the coastline for large portions of the 268-mile railroad stretch. The Pacific Surfliner offers first-class amenities like onboard restrooms, free WiFi, seats with extra legroom and power outlets, as well as storage racks for surfboards.
Amtrak is the largest passenger railroad service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned restroom, free WiFi and power outlets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey.
Which train carrier has the best service to Ventura?
Based on customers’ travel reviews, travelers who booked on Wanderu rave about traveling to Ventura by train with Amtrak, giving it a 4.8 rating out of 5.
Travelers also mentioned that Amtrak had the most comfortable train service to Ventura, taking into account the seats and amenities it offers. They rate Amtrak at 4.8 out of 5 when it comes to how relaxing and enjoyable their experience was onboard.
If you are looking to arrive in Ventura punctually, travelers suggest that Amtrak has the best on-time performance on its train schedules to Ventura, rating it 4.8 out of 5 for on-time arrivals.
Frequently Asked Questions
€7.14 is the cheapest price for a train ticket to Ventura, according to recent searches on Wanderu. You can use our search to check if this price is currently available on trains from your city to Ventura. In the last month, the lowest average price on a route to Ventura was €7.14.
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The main train station in Ventura is Ventura Transit Station Bus Stops. As the busiest station, it has the most train arrivals, although some trains may make other stops in and around Ventura.
The closest airport to Ventura is Oxnard Airport (OXR), located 5.3 miles from the city center of Ventura.
Ventura ranks number 35 among the most popular train destinations in California. Ventura ranks number 138 among train destinations in the country. Ventura ranks number 23 in California by the number of places connected to it by train. There are 108 direct train schedules arriving in Ventura each day.
The population of Ventura is 96,769. It ranks number 33 by population in California. It ranks number 129 by population in the country.
A short train trip to Ventura, under 60 miles, can cost as little as €7.14. A 60 to 200 mile train trip to Ventura starts at €26.78.
People who take the train to Ventura are most often visiting their families or loved ones. With frequent schedules, the ability to book and hop on a train last minute make taking a train 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 train station to the city center of Ventura is Ventura Transit Station Bus Stops, located just 4 miles 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.
| Departure | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|
| Emeryville | 9 hr, 50 min | €65.49 |
| Goleta | 1 hr, 27 min | €18.07 |
| Los Angeles | 2 hr, 7 min | €25.44 |
| San Luis Obispo | 3 hr, 55 min | €41.79 |
| Santa Barbara | 1 hr, 28 min | €22.13 |
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