Ventura - Premier Visitors Guide 2007-2008 - (Page 4) A B C D E F Getting Here Ventura is just an hour north of Los Angeles by car via the 101 or 126 freeways. If you’re more inclined to leave the driving to someone else, call your travel agent or the telephone numbers below for complete information on routes, fares, and schedules. Unless otherwise noted, listed phone numbers are all within area code (805). Flying In Major airlines serve Ventura through nearby Oxnard Airport, Santa Barbara Airport, Burbank Airport, and Los Angeles International Airport. Regular shuttle and bus services carry passengers to and from the airports and all parts of Ventura County. Advance reservations are recommended. Airport Shuttle Service Ventura County Airporter Shuttle, 650-6600. Roadrunner Shuttle, 389-8196, (800) 247-7919. Cab/Taxi Yellow Cab of Ventura, 659-6900. Cab 4 you, 850-9200, 320-1684. Train Service Amtrak, (800) USA-RAIL. The Amtrak platform is located across from Ventura County Fairgrounds at Harbor Boulevard and Figueroa Street, and is within walking distance of downtown Ventura and several nearby hotels. Four trains daily to Ventura, five on weekends. Metrolink Rail, (800) 371-LINK Bus Service Greyhound Bus Lines, 291 E. Thompson, 653-0164. Gold Coast Transit, 487-4222, provides bus service throughout Ventura County. Vista, (800) 438-1112, provides freeway commuter connections on Hwy. 101 to Santa Barbara, Hwy 126 to East County, and South County with the Conejo Connection, and Fillmore and Santa Paula Dial-A-Ride. 4 VENTURA VISITORS GUIDE Parking Downtown parking is worry-free thanks to the new city parking structure at Santa Clara and California streets. The 495 spaces are free all day, and downtown shops, museums, and historical sites are within walking distance. There is also plenty of free parking throughout downtown Ventura and in Ventura Harbor Village.
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