What is the cheapest way to get from Costa Mesa to Thousand Oaks?

The cheapest way to get from Costa Mesa to Thousand Oaks is to line 43 bus and bus which costs $7 - $8 and takes 5h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Costa Mesa to Thousand Oaks?

The fastest way to get from Costa Mesa to Thousand Oaks is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs $14 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between Costa Mesa and Thousand Oaks?

No, there is no direct bus from Costa Mesa to Thousand Oaks. However, there are services departing from Park-19Th and arriving at Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rd via Disneyland Employee's Entrance and Figueroa St & 12th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Costa Mesa and Thousand Oaks?

No, there is no direct train from Costa Mesa to Thousand Oaks. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at Moorpark Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.

How far is it from Costa Mesa to Thousand Oaks?

The distance between Costa Mesa and Thousand Oaks is 100 miles. The road distance is 78.9 miles.

How do I travel from Costa Mesa to Thousand Oaks without a car?

The best way to get from Costa Mesa to Thousand Oaks without a car is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs $28 - $65.

How long does it take to get from Costa Mesa to Thousand Oaks?

It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Costa Mesa to Thousand Oaks, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Costa Mesa to Thousand Oaks bus from?

Costa Mesa to Thousand Oaks bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Park-19Th station.

Where do I catch the Costa Mesa to Thousand Oaks train from?

Costa Mesa to Thousand Oaks train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.

Train or bus from Costa Mesa to Thousand Oaks?

The best way to get from Costa Mesa to Thousand Oaks is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs $28 - $65. Alternatively, you can line 43 bus and bus, which costs $7 - $8 and takes 5h 59m.

Where does the Costa Mesa to Thousand Oaks bus arrive?

Costa Mesa to Thousand Oaks bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Harbor-East Shuttle Area station.

Where does the Costa Mesa to Thousand Oaks train arrive?

Costa Mesa to Thousand Oaks train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Moorpark Amtrak station.

Can I drive from Costa Mesa to Thousand Oaks?

Yes, the driving distance between Costa Mesa to Thousand Oaks is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Costa Mesa to Thousand Oaks.

Where can I stay near Thousand Oaks?

There are 215+ hotels available in Thousand Oaks.

Costa Mesa to Thousand Oaks - 3 ways to travel via train, line 43 bus, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Costa Mesa to Thousand Oaks by train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Moorpark Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 5m
$28–61
Line 43 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park-19Th to Harbor-East Shuttle Areabus 43
2. Take the bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to Figueroa / Picobus 460
3. Take the bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rdbus 422
5h 59m
$7–8
Drive 78.5 mi
1. Drive from Costa Mesa to Thousand Oakscar 78.5 mi
1h 24m
$15–21

Costa Mesa to Thousand Oaks by bus and train (Amtrak)

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5h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 99.8 mi
Duration: 5h 5m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Ana to Moorpark Amtrak 5 times a day. Tickets cost $25–55 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park-19Th to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rd via Harbor-East Shuttle Area, Disneyland Employee's Entrance, Figueroa / Pico, and Figueroa St & 12th St in around 5h 59m.

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