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

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There are 6 ways to get from Barstow to Thousand Oaks by train, bus, car, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train, bus via Victorville

    best
    1. Take the train from Barstow Station to Victorville Amtraktrain train
    2. Take the bus from Victorville Transit Center to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rdbus bus 422
    6h 4m
    $39–57

  2. Bus via Los Angeles

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave to VVTC - Dock 6bus bus 15
    2. Take the bus from Victorville Transit Center to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rdbus bus 422
    6h 56m
    $20–32

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Barstow Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rdbus bus 422
    7h 11m
    $89–134

  4. Drive  147.8 mi

    1. Drive from Barstow to Thousand Oakscar car 147.8 mi
    2h 28m
    $27–39

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Barstow Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Moorpark Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    7h 50m
    $109–172

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Barstow Station to Oxnardbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Pacific View Mall to Thousand Oaks Transit Centerbus bus 50 / ...
    9h 57m

Barstow to Thousand Oaks by train, bus, and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 166.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between Barstow, San Bernardino County, CA, USA and Thousand Oaks, Ventura County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rd via Victorville Transit Center, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Grand / Venice, and Figueroa St & 12th St in around 6h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barstow Station to Thousand Oaks Transit Center via Los Angeles, Moorpark Amtrak, and Moorpark Station WB in around 7h 50m.

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