How far is Ventura from Oakland?

The distance separating Ventura and Oakland is 295 miles (476 km).

Bus Ventura to Oakland from $42 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Ventura to Oakland on August 30
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:42pm	Harbor Boulevard	11h 33m	6:15am	Jack London Square	Cheapest
12:34pm	Harbor Boulevard	9h 44m	10:18pm	Emeryville Station	Fastest
12:34pm	Harbor Boulevard	9h 56m	10:30pm	Jack London Square	No tags
12:34pm	Harbor Boulevard	9h 44m	10:18pm	Emeryville Station	No tags
6:42pm	Harbor Boulevard	11h 23m	6:05am	Emeryville Station	No tags

Next departures for Ventura to Oakland on August 31
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:42pm	Harbor Boulevard	11h 33m	6:15am	Jack London Square	Cheapest
12:34pm	Harbor Boulevard	9h 44m	10:18pm	Emeryville Station	Fastest
12:34pm	Harbor Boulevard	9h 56m	10:30pm	Jack London Square	No tags
12:34pm	Harbor Boulevard	9h 44m	10:18pm	Emeryville Station	No tags
6:42pm	Harbor Boulevard	11h 23m	6:05am	Emeryville Station	No tags

Next departures for Ventura to Oakland on September 1
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:42pm	Harbor Boulevard	11h 33m	6:15am	Jack London Square	Cheapest
11:34am	Harbor Boulevard	10h 44m	10:18pm	Emeryville Station	Fastest
11:34am	Harbor Boulevard	10h 56m	10:30pm	Jack London Square	No tags
11:34am	Harbor Boulevard	10h 44m	10:18pm	Emeryville Station	No tags
6:42pm	Harbor Boulevard	11h 23m	6:05am	Emeryville Station	No tags

Next departures for Ventura to Oakland on September 2
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:42pm	Harbor Boulevard	11h 33m	6:15am	Jack London Square	Cheapest
12:34pm	Harbor Boulevard	9h 44m	10:18pm	Emeryville Station	Fastest
12:34pm	Harbor Boulevard	9h 56m	10:30pm	Jack London Square	No tags
12:34pm	Harbor Boulevard	9h 44m	10:18pm	Emeryville Station	No tags
6:42pm	Harbor Boulevard	11h 23m	6:05am	Emeryville Station	No tags

Next departures for Ventura to Oakland on September 3
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:42pm	Harbor Boulevard	11h 33m	6:15am	Jack London Square	Cheapest
12:34pm	Harbor Boulevard	9h 44m	10:18pm	Emeryville Station	Fastest
12:34pm	Harbor Boulevard	9h 56m	10:30pm	Jack London Square	No tags
12:34pm	Harbor Boulevard	9h 44m	10:18pm	Emeryville Station	No tags
6:42pm	Harbor Boulevard	11h 23m	6:05am	Emeryville Station	No tags

Next departures for Ventura to Oakland on September 4
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:42pm	Harbor Boulevard	11h 33m	6:15am	Jack London Square	Cheapest
12:34pm	Harbor Boulevard	9h 44m	10:18pm	Emeryville Station	Fastest
12:34pm	Harbor Boulevard	9h 56m	10:30pm	Jack London Square	No tags
12:34pm	Harbor Boulevard	9h 44m	10:18pm	Emeryville Station	No tags
6:42pm	Harbor Boulevard	11h 23m	6:05am	Emeryville Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Ventura to Oakland.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$45 - $53	Average Duration11h 23m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$44 - $52	Average Duration9h	CO₂ emissions 44kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Ventura to Oakland

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Oakland. The journey takes about 9 hours and with fares starting at just $44, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day

9hAverage Duration

$44Cheapest ticket

44kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Ventura to Oakland: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$45

Average bus trip duration11h 23m

Number of daily buses2

Earliest bus departure6:42pm

Distance297 miles (479 km)

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Amtrak

4/55,429 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5429 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 $45

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08/27

$42

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$42

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$42

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$42

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The cheapest trip from Ventura to Oakland was searched and found on Aug 27, 2025 with a price of $42

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

You can expect to pay from $42 to $90 for a bus ticket from Ventura to Oakland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $42 which is on 2025-08-30.

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Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Ventura to Oakland.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Ventura to Oakland, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Ventura to Oakland that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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