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Trip Overview

The average bus between Monterey and Thousand Oaks takes 12h 31m and the fastest bus takes 10h 19m. The bus service runs several times per day from Monterey to Thousand Oaks. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

12h 31m
Duration
323 mi
Distance
Twice daily
Frequency

Monterey to Thousand Oaks bus times

Buses run twice daily between Monterey and Thousand Oaks. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Monterey is at 9:16 PM which arrives into Thousand Oaks at 10:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 and take an average of 12h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Monterey-Salinas TransitAmtrakVentura County Transportation CommissionVentura County Transportation Commission13h 56m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Monterey-Salinas TransitAmtrakVentura County Transportation CommissionVentura County Transportation Commission10h 19m • 3 changes
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    Monterey-Salinas TransitAmtrakVentura County Transportation CommissionVentura County Transportation Commission10h 52m • 3 changes
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    Monterey-Salinas TransitAmtrakVentura County Transportation CommissionVentura County Transportation Commission12h 56m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Monterey-Salinas TransitAmtrakVentura County Transportation CommissionVentura County Transportation Commission10h 19m • 3 changes
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    Monterey-Salinas TransitAmtrakVentura County Transportation CommissionVentura County Transportation Commission10h 52m • 3 changes
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    Monterey-Salinas TransitAmtrakVentura County Transportation CommissionVentura County Transportation Commission16h 57m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Monterey-Salinas TransitAmtrakVentura County Transportation CommissionVentura County Transportation Commission21h 38m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Monterey-Salinas TransitAmtrakVentura County Transportation CommissionVentura County Transportation Commission13h 56m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Monterey-Salinas TransitAmtrakVentura County Transportation CommissionVentura County Transportation Commission10h 19m • 3 changes
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    Monterey-Salinas TransitAmtrakVentura County Transportation CommissionVentura County Transportation Commission10h 52m • 3 changes
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    Monterey-Salinas TransitAmtrakVentura County Transportation CommissionVentura County Transportation Commission12h 56m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Monterey-Salinas TransitAmtrakVentura County Transportation CommissionVentura County Transportation Commission10h 19m • 3 changes
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    Monterey-Salinas TransitAmtrakVentura County Transportation CommissionVentura County Transportation Commission10h 52m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Monterey to Thousand Oaks.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 323.3 mi
  • Duration: 12h 31m

What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Thousand Oaks, Ventura County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Thousand Oaks Transit Center via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, UCSB Bus Loop, and Pacific View Mall in around 11h 51m.

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