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Arrival day is on Sunday, September 28, 2025.
Meet the group at Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach in Ventura, CA
Start of Trip: 4:00 p.m. Program Registration; 4:00 p.m. hotel check-in; 5:30 p.m. Orientation; 6:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner.
Your trip ends on: Friday, October 3, 2025 in Ventura, CA at Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach
End of Trip: 11:00 a.m. after breakfast; 11:00 a.m. hotel check-out.
Ride Share
Uber/Lyft
Ride Share
Cost: Consult Mobile App for rates.. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are not required.
Ride share can be easier than the hotel shuttle. You must have the application downloaded on your phone to be able to use the service. No reservations are needed. Pick-up is on the departure level.
Smart Shuttle
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is varies depending on airport .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is Varies depending on airport .
Smart Shuttle
Commercial Van/Shuttle
Phone: 8054820202
Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are required.
Servicing Los Angeles, Burbank and Santa Barbara airports, Smart Shuttle is committed to providing the best and safest transportation to and from the airport or any other destination. Call Smart Shuttle at 805-482-0202 or visit their website at https://www.smartshuttle805.com/ for current rates and to arrange pickup time. Advance reservations are required. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) website: https://www.flylax.com Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) website: https://flysba.santabarbaraca.gov/ Bob Hope International Airport/Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) website: https://www.hollywoodburbankairport.com/
Silver Wing Limo & Shuttle
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is varies depending on airport .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is Varies depending on airport .
Silver Wing Limo & Shuttle
Commercial Van/Shuttle
Phone: 8056424885
Cost: Please call for rates and mention Road Scholar. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are required.
Silver Wing Limo & Shuttle provides private vehicle service from the Los Angeles, Burbank, and Santa Barbara airports. Call or visit their website for current rates and to arrange pick-up time. Price is subject to change. Advance reservations are required. For information and reservations, call 805-642-4885 or visit their website: https://www.silverwinglimo.com/
Arrival day is on 9/28/2025.
Meet the group at Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach in Ventura, CA.
Start of Trip: 4:00 p.m. Program Registration; 4:00 p.m. hotel check-in; 5:30 p.m. Orientation; 6:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner.
Your trip ends on: Friday, October 3, 2025 in Ventura, CA at Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach.
End of Trip: 11:00 a.m. after breakfast; 11:00 a.m. hotel check-out..
Station: Amtrak Pacific Surfliner
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is varies depending on station .
Amtrak Pacific Surfliner
Train
Phone: 8008727245
Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are required.
The Pacific Surfliner travels along a 351-mile route through San Diego, Orange, Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo counties, with portions of the route hugging the Southern California coastline. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Call Amtrak at 1-800-USA-RAIL (1-800-872-7245) or visit their website at https://www.amtrak.com/home.html for schedule and ticket information.
Arrival day is on 9/28/2025.
Meet the group at Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach in Ventura, CA.
Start of Trip: 4:00 p.m. Program Registration; 4:00 p.m. hotel check-in; 5:30 p.m. Orientation; 6:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner.
Your trip ends on: Friday, October 3, 2025 in Ventura, CA at Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach.
End of Trip: 11:00 a.m. after breakfast; 11:00 a.m. hotel check-out..
Valet parking at the hotel for Road Scholar Participants: $10 per night. Public parking garage: $10 per night.
Southbound Highway 101 to Crowne Plaza Ventura Hotel
Going South on Hwy 101, take the Ventura Ave. exit. Turn right on Thompson Blvd. and continue for approximately 4 blocks to California St. Turn right on California St. and go over the freeway to Harbor Blvd. The Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach hotel will be directly ahead. Turn right onto Harbor Blvd. then immediately left into the hotel parking lot.
Northbound Highway 101 to Crowne Plaza Ventura Hotel
Going north on Hwy 101, take the California St. exit. Turn left on California St. at the top of the exit ramp and go over the freeway. Turn right on Harbor Blvd. then immediately left into the hotel parking lot.