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How to get fromChula Vista to Thousand Oaksby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Diego to Moorpark Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    7h 15m
    $57–118

  2. Bus, line 161 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from Canoga Station to Thousand Oaks / Skylinebus bus 161
    7h 38m
    $22–40

  3. Drive 165.7 mi

    1. Drive from Chula Vista to Thousand Oakscar car 165.7 mi
    2h 57m
    $31–44

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rdbus bus 422
    7h 18m
    $46–87

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Tijuana
    2. Take the bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rdbus bus 422
    7h 47m
    $30–55

Chula Vista to Thousand Oaks by tram, train, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration7h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 191.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 15m

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

Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Moorpark Amtrak 5 times a day. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 4h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from E Street Station to Thousand Oaks / Skyline via Old Town Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Los Angeles Union Station, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, North Hollywood Station, North Hollywood Station, and Canoga Station in around 7h 38m.

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