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Busbud recommends taking the train from Ventura to San FranciscoAmong the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach San Francisco. The journey takes about 8 hours 32 minutes and with fares starting at just $41, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Ventura to San Francisco: Trip Overview
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Based on 5079 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $41.00
Ventura to San Francisco Train
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The cheapest trip from Ventura to San Francisco was searched and found on Apr 25, 2025 with a price of $38To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Ventura to San Francisco, as early as possible.
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Train Travel Tips
Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Ventura to San Francisco is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.
Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to San Francisco you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.
With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Ventura and San Francisco, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.
Make a music playlist for your train ride from Ventura to San Francisco, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.
The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.
The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date
What's the cheapest way to go from Ventura to San Francisco?
The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destinationThe best way to travel between Ventura and San Francisco is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $41 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $41. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to San Francisco, choose the train, as it will take you from Ventura to San Francisco in about 8h 32m - that's the fastest way to get there!
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