Bus Tickets from San Luis Obispo to Ventura

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Next departures to Ventura

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 31 at
    Departure city: San Luis Obispo
    Departure location: Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex
    Arrival time: August 31 at
    Destination city: Ventura
    Destination location: Harbor Boulevard
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: August 31 at
    Departure city: San Luis Obispo
    Departure location: AMTRAK Station
    Arrival time: August 31 at
    Destination city: Ventura
    Destination location: Harbor Boulevard
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 31 at
    Departure city: San Luis Obispo
    Departure location: Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex
    Arrival time: August 31 at
    Destination city: Ventura
    Destination location: Harbor Boulevard
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 31 at
    Departure city: San Luis Obispo
    Departure location: Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex
    Arrival time: August 31 at
    Destination city: Ventura
    Destination location: Harbor Boulevard
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 31 at
    Departure city: San Luis Obispo
    Departure location: Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex
    Arrival time: August 31 at
    Destination city: Ventura
    Destination location: Harbor Boulevard
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Luis Obispo to Ventura.

Bus
Average Price$54 - $54Average Duration8h 34m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$41 - $56Average Duration3h 29m
15kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from San Luis Obispo to Ventura

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Ventura. The journey takes about 3 hours 29 minutes and with fares starting at just $41, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day
3h 29mAverage Duration
$41Cheapest ticket
15kgCO₂ emissions

Bus San Luis Obispo to Ventura: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$54
Average bus trip duration8h 34m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure3:45am
Distance105 miles (168 km)
Latest bus departure4:00am

San Luis Obispo to Ventura Bus

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

Best price found
08/26
$45
08/27
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Today
$45
08/29
$45
08/30
$45
08/31
$45
09/01
$45
09/02
$45
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Luis Obispo to Ventura was searched and found on Aug 26, 2025 with a price of $45

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

You can expect to pay from $45 to $64 for a bus ticket from San Luis Obispo to Ventura based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $45 which is on 2025-08-29.

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Bus Travel Tips

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Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

Will you be returning to San Luis Obispo by bus?

Bus from Ventura to San Luis Obispo

You can also go to Ventura by train

Train from San Luis Obispo to Ventura

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