Directions & Transportation

Welcome to the Ventura EcoFest!

We’re excited to have you join us at Ventura Charter School of Arts & Global Education — nestled behind De Anza Middle School and just a quick 6‑minute drive up N Ventura Ave.

Parking is limited, so we encourage guests to carpool, ride bikes, or take public transit whenever possible. On‑site parking is first‑come, first‑serve, with overflow available in nearby neighborhood streets. Below you’ll find all the details you need for getting here and arriving stress‑free.

CHILDREN & YOUTH (0 – 18)

Youth Ride FREE! Anyone 18 years or under OR enrolled high school students who are older. Free rides on all routes, seven days a week.
High school students should be prepared to show an ID to show proof of age. GCTD can provide a Youth ID at no charge.

ADULTS (19 – 64)

Regular, full-price fares:
- Single Ride – $1.50
- Day Pass – $4.00
- 15-Ride Pass – $20.00
- 31-Day Pass – $50.00 (unlimited rides)
- Regular rates. No ID required.

SENIORS 65+ & REDUCED RATES

Seniors 75+ ride free, otherwise the following rates apply to seniors aged 65 – 74:
- Single Ride – $0.75
- Day Pass – $2.00
- 15-Ride Pass – $10.00
- 31-Day Pass – $25.00 (unlimited rides)
- These rates require either verification of veteran status, proof of age or an appropriate GCTD reduced fare ID, Medicare Card or ADA ID.

COLLEGE RIDE PROGRAM

Students enrolled at California Lutheran University, California State University Channel Islands, Moorpark College, Oxnard College or Ventura College are FREE to ride any public transit bus in Ventura County. Students are required to show the driver or tap their school ID in order to board for free.

FLEXIBLE SERVICES

ACCESS Paratransit (ADA certified or Senior) – $3 each way
ACCESS ZONES (temporary disability) – Starts at $3.
Late Night Safe Rides (Anyone age 16+) – $2 each way

Click Here to Find Your Bus Route

Directions

From Downtown Ventura

Head north on N Ventura Ave.
Turn right onto De Anza Dr.
Continue until you reach DeAnza School
The Ventura Charter School is just a short walk behind DeAnza School

From the Ventura Freeway (Highway 101) northbound

Take exit 70B for California 33 N toward Ojai
Turn right onto W Stanley Ave.
Turn left onto N Ventura Ave.
Turn right onto De Anza Dr.
Continue until you reach DeAnza School
The Ventura Charter School is just a short walk behind DeAnza School

From the Ventura Freeway (Highway 101) southbound

Take exit 70B for California 33 toward Ojai
Take the exit toward W Stanley Ave.
Turn right onto W Stanley Ave.
Turn left onto N Ventura Ave.
Turn right onto De Anza Dr.
Continue until you reach DeAnza School
The Ventura Charter School is just a short walk behind DeAnza School

Ventura Charter School of Arts & Global Education
Ventura Unified School District

2066 Cameron Street
Ventura, CA 93001

ecofest@venturacharterschool.us
https://venturacharterschool.org

A non-profit 501(c)(3) organization
Tax ID: 20-3326563