Ventura is conveniently located near three main airports, offering different options depending on your travel logistics:

• Los Angeles International (LAX): 70 miles south, this is the best option for international flights, offering great flexibility and extensive flight schedule for the majority of the airlines.
• Burbank Hollywood Airport (BUR): 60 miles southeast, a convenient mid-sized alternative. Flights operated mainly by Southwest, Alaska Air, a handful of flights from American Airlines, United, Delta and Jetblue. A traveler favorite, offering a convenient and fast alternative for your trip. Best of all, it has a direct connection to Pacific Surfliner and Metrolink trains, which go straight to downtown Ventura without the need for a rental car.
• Santa Barbara Airport (SBA): 37 miles north, the closest and most stress-free option. Flights operated mainly by Southwest, Alaska Air, a handful of flights from American Airlines, United and Delta. The Goleta Amtrak station is just a 5 minute Uber ride away. From there, the Pacific Surfliner train goes straight to downtown Ventura. It's a very easy and beautiful trip next to the ocean. 

The Amtrak Pacific Surfliner stops right in Downtown Ventura, offering one of the most beautiful train rides in the U.S. along the Pacific coast. It connects Ventura to San Diego, Los Angeles, and Santa Barbara. The train is bike friendly, so you can easily bring your equipment and enjoy the ocean view along the way. Just remember to book your bike reservation early, as spaces are limited and can sell out quickly, especially if traveling on a weekend.

Ventura is easily reached via Highway 101 (the Ventura Highway).

• From Los Angeles: Approx. 1 to 1.5 hours.
• From Santa Barbara: Approx. 35 minutes.
• For a scenic arrival, take the Pacific Coast Highway (Highway 1) for breathtaking ocean views.

Downtown Ventura is highly walkable, and most major attractions are within a short distance. Local transit is provided by the Gold Coast Transit District (GCTD), which offers bus services throughout the city and to the harbor.