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How to get fromBakersfield to Thousand Oaksby bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Bakersfield to Thousand Oaks by bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Fernandobus bus San José
    2. Take the train from Van Nuys to Moorpark Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    4h 47m
    $21–42

  2. Drive 114.8 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Thousand Oakscar car 114.8 mi
    2h 12m
    $21–31

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rdbus bus 422
    5h 52m
    $43–60

  4. Bus, line 6 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Oxnardbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Otc to Mills & Telegraphbus bus 6
    3. Take the bus from Pacific View Mall to Thousand Oaks Transit Centerbus bus 50 / ...
    6h 7m
    $43–62

  5. Bus, line 169 bus, line 161 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Van Nuysbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Van Nuys / Keswick to Canoga Stationbus bus 169
    3. Take the bus from Canoga Station to Thousand Oaks / Skylinebus bus 161
    6h 41m
    $38–54

Bakersfield to Thousand Oaks by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration4h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 135.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Bakersfield to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rd via Los Angeles, Alameda / Los Angeles, Grand / Venice, and Figueroa St & 12th St in around 5h 52m.

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