Attention, Intercity bus riders: Because of technical difficulties, the trip planner on this page might not display up-to-date information for the Channel Islands Route. Visit the Routes & Schedules page for the bus schedule or call us at 800-438-1112.
VCTC Intercity buses accept the following payment options on board:
• Cash – no change given
• TAP2RIDE – Contactless Payments with Credit/Debit Card or Mobile Device
• Student IDs
• Transfers
• VCbuspass cards or Umo app
Fares by Zone:
Zone 1 (Within Ventura County):
• Full Fare $1.75
• Reduced Fare* $0.80
Zone 2 (Outside Ventura County – Coastal Express 80–89 & Conejo Connection 55/55x):
• Full Fare $4.00
• Reduced Fare* $2.00
*Seniors 65 years of age and over; Medicare or ADA cardholder.
For more information, visit
How to Pay – Ventura County Transportation Commission
Train
METROLINK
Metrolink is Southern California’s regional rail system. Its commuter trains link communities to employment and activity centers.
- Metrolink’s Ventura County Line operates between East Ventura and Los Angeles (Union Station) Monday through Friday.
- From the East Ventura, Oxnard and Camarillo stations, Metrolink provides commuter service into LA in the morning with trips returning in the afternoon and evening.
- From the Moorpark and Simi Valley stations, Metrolink provides additional morning trips and a couple afternoon trips into LA, as well as additional return service.
METROLINK SCHEDULES AND RIDER INFORMATION
800.371.LINK (800.371.5465)
AMTRAK
Amtrak provides passenger rail service to 46 states, the District of Columbia, and Canada. In Ventura County, Amtrak offers two routes:
- Pacific Surfliner: Twelve daily round-trips between San Diego and San Luis Obispo. Additional information and resources can be found below.
- Coast Starlight: Once daily service between Los Angeles and Seattle. Stops only at Oxnard and Simi Valley stations.
AMTRAK SCHEDULES AND RIDER INFORMATION
800.USA.RAIL (800.872.7245)
CODESHARE
Codeshare is a program created by Metrolink and Amtrak Pacific Surfliner, that allows Metrolink Ventura County Line ticket holders to ride Amtrak Pacific Surfliner trains and vice versa between Los Angeles and Ventura.
Please visit Metrolink’s website for more information about the program and train schedules. Find Amtrak Pacific Surfliner schedule information here.
STATIONS AND CONNECTIONS
DOWNTOWN VENTURA
(AMTRAK)
Harbor Blvd. and Figueroa St.
Connects with:
Gold Coast Transit
VCTC
EAST VENTURA
(METROLINK)
6175 Ventura Blvd.
Connects with:
Gold Coast Transit
OXNARD
(METROLINK & AMTRAK)
201 E. Fourth St.
Connects with:
Gold Coast Transit
CAMARILLO
(METROLINK & AMTRAK)
30 Lewis Rd.
Connects with:
Camarillo Area Transit
Camarillo Trolley
VCTC
MOORPARK
(METROLINK & AMTRAK)
300 High St.
Connects with:
Moorpark City Transit
VCTC
SIMI VALLEY
(METROLINK & AMTRAK)
5050 Los Angeles Ave.
Connects with:
Simi Valley Transit
VCTC
BUS/RAIL TRANSFER PROGRAMS
VCTC and Gold Coast Transit District accept Metrolink and Amtrak tickets. Simi Valley Transit accepts Metrolink tickets.