How much does a train ticket cost from Santa Barbara to Ventura?

The cheapest train tickets from Santa Barbara to Ventura start from £15. The average price for this train route is around £15. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Santa Barbara to Ventura?

The average train journey time from Santa Barbara to Ventura is 47m, covering a distance of 25 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 41m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Santa Barbara to Ventura route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 5 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Santa Barbara to Ventura?

The earliest train from Santa Barbara to Ventura departs at 06:53. And the latest train departs at 18:57.

Train Santa Barbara to Ventura from £14 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Santa Barbara to Ventura on 27 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	18:57	Train Station	51m	19:48	Harbor Boulevard	CheapestFastest
	Train	18:57	Train Station	51m	19:48	Harbor Boulevard	No tags

Next departures from Santa Barbara to Ventura on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:53	Train Station	44m	07:37	Harbor Boulevard	Cheapest
Train	16:33	Train Station	41m	17:14	Harbor Boulevard	Fastest
Train	06:53	Train Station	44m	07:37	Harbor Boulevard	No tags
Train	08:49	Train Station	47m	09:36	Harbor Boulevard	No tags
Train	08:49	Train Station	47m	09:36	Harbor Boulevard	No tags

Next departures from Santa Barbara to Ventura on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:53	Train Station	44m	07:37	Harbor Boulevard	Cheapest
Train	16:33	Train Station	41m	17:14	Harbor Boulevard	Fastest
Train	06:53	Train Station	44m	07:37	Harbor Boulevard	No tags
Train	08:49	Train Station	47m	09:36	Harbor Boulevard	No tags
Train	08:49	Train Station	47m	09:36	Harbor Boulevard	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Santa Barbara to Ventura

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Ventura. The journey takes about 1 hour 9 minutes and with fares starting at just £16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

1h 9mAverage duration

33 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£16 - £21	Average duration1h 9m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£15 - £77	Average duration47m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,608 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5608 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £15

Amtrak Santa Barbara Ventura recent customer reviews

Very easy to get ticket, and get in this clean and comfortable ride; I will save it as a souvenir. Thanks : )

Boon L.

7 March 2025

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Santa Barbara to Ventura by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Santa Barbara to Ventura?
The cheapest train tickets from Santa Barbara to Ventura start from £15. The average price for this train route is around £15. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Santa Barbara to Ventura?
The average train journey time from Santa Barbara to Ventura is 47m, covering a distance of 25 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 41m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Santa Barbara to Ventura route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 5 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Santa Barbara to Ventura?
The earliest train from Santa Barbara to Ventura departs at 06:53. And the latest train departs at 18:57.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

25/11

£14

26/11

£14

Today

£14

28/11

£14

29/11

No data

30/11

No data

01/12

£14

02/12

£14

The cheapest trip from Santa Barbara to Ventura was searched and found on 25 Nov 2025 with a price of £14

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Santa Barbara to Ventura as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £14 to £223 for a train ticket from Santa Barbara to Ventura based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £14, which is on 2025-11-28.

What's the cheapest way to go from Santa Barbara to Ventura?

The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time1h 9m	Avg price£16	Daily departures3
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time47m	Avg price£15	Daily departures5

The best way to travel between Santa Barbara and Ventura is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost £15 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from £15. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Ventura, choose the train, as it will take you from Santa Barbara to Ventura in about 47m – that's the fastest way to get there!