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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Moorpark Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    4h 52m
    $42–89

  2. Train, line 161 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    2. Take the bus from Canoga Station to Thousand Oaks / Skylinebus bus 161
    6h 41m
    $18–27

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus FlixBus 2017
    2. Take the bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rdbus bus 422
    6h 38m
    $20–33

  4. Drive 125.7 mi

    1. Drive from Carlsbad to Thousand Oakscar car 125.7 mi
    2h 14m
    $23–34

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rdbus bus 422
    6h 7m
    $34–71

Carlsbad to Thousand Oaks by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration4h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 142.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 52m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Oceanside to Moorpark Amtrak 5 times a day. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 3h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlsbad Bl & Oak Av to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rd via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside Transportation Center, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Grand / Venice, and Figueroa St & 12th St in around 6h 38m.

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