What is the travel distance from San Jose to Ventura?

The distance separating San Jose and Ventura is 257 miles (414 km).

Bus San Jose to Ventura from $86 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures to Ventura

One passenger / one way

This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: August 29 at 6:20am
Departure city: San Jose
Departure location: Diridon Station
Arrival time: August 29 at 2:32pm
Destination city: Ventura
Destination location: Harbor Boulevard
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: 8h 12m
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: August 29 at 9:20am
Departure city: San Jose
Departure location: Diridon Station
Arrival time: August 29 at 5:14pm
Destination city: Ventura
Destination location: Harbor Boulevard
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: 7h 54m
Departure time: August 29 at 6:20am
Departure city: San Jose
Departure location: Diridon Station
Arrival time: August 29 at 2:32pm
Destination city: Ventura
Destination location: Harbor Boulevard
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: 8h 12m
Departure time: August 29 at 9:20am
Departure city: San Jose
Departure location: Diridon Station
Arrival time: August 29 at 5:14pm
Destination city: Ventura
Destination location: Harbor Boulevard
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: 7h 54m
Departure time: August 29 at 9:20am
Departure city: San Jose
Departure location: Diridon Station
Arrival time: August 29 at 5:14pm
Destination city: Ventura
Destination location: Harbor Boulevard
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: 7h 54m

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Bus San Jose, US to Ventura: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$92

Average bus trip duration12h 49m

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure11:10pm

Distance257 miles (413 km)

Latest bus departure11:45pm

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FlixBus

3.5/510,288 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Amtrak

4/55,428 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Wanda Coach

San Jose 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

$86

08/27

$86

Today

$86

08/29

$86

08/30

$86

08/31

$86

09/01

$86

09/02

$86

The cheapest trip from San Jose, US to Ventura was searched and found on Aug 26, 2025 with a price of $86

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

You can expect to pay from $86 to $121 for a bus ticket from San Jose, US to Ventura based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $86 which is on 2025-08-29.

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Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between San Jose and Ventura!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from San Jose to Ventura, get comfy and count the stars.

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 San Jose to Ventura that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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Did you know?

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Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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.

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