There are 5 ways to get from Dana Point to Thousand Oaks by train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Moorpark Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 26m$33–76Bus via Downey
cheapest- Take the bus from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern to 7Th-Channelbus 1
- Take the bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rdbus 422
6h 30m$8–9Line 90 bus, train, bus
- Take the bus from Golden Lantern-La Cresta to Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8bus 90
- Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rdbus 422
6h 7m$16–20Drive 95.7 mi
- Drive from Dana Point to Thousand Oakscar 95.7 mi
1h 48m$18–26Bus
- Take the bus from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern to 7Th-Channelbus 1
- Take the bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rdbus 422
6h 24m$10
Dana Point to Thousand Oaks by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dana Point to Thousand Oaks is to bus via Downey which costs $8 - $9 and takes 6h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Dana Point to Thousand Oaks is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Dana Point to Thousand Oaks. However, there are services departing from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern and arriving at Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rd via 7th & VA Hospital NW and Figueroa St & 12th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Dana Point station to Thousand Oaks. However, there are services departing from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station and arriving at Moorpark Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
The distance between Dana Point and Thousand Oaks is 117 miles. The road distance is 96.3 miles.
The best way to get from Dana Point to Thousand Oaks without a car is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs $30 - $80.
It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Dana Point to Thousand Oaks, including transfers.
Dana Point to Thousand Oaks bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern station.
Dana Point to Thousand Oaks train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Dana Point to Thousand Oaks is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs $30 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $10 and takes 6h 24m.
What companies run services between Dana Point, CA, USA and Thousand Oaks, Ventura County, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Moorpark Amtrak 5 times a day. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rd via 7Th-Channel, 7th & VA Hospital NW, 1st & Shelter E S, Downtown Long Beach Station, Pico Station, and Figueroa St & 12th St in around 6h 24m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Moorpark Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Golden Lantern-La Cresta to Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
Bus from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern to 7Th-Channel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
Bus from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern to 7Th-Channel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Phone
- +1 213-808-2273
- Website
- ladottransit.com
Bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $4
- Website
- https://www.ladottransit.com/
- Adult
- $4
Bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $4
- Website
- https://www.ladottransit.com/
- Adult
- $4
Bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $4
- Website
- https://www.ladottransit.com/
- Adult
- $4
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More Questions & Answers
Dana Point to Thousand Oaks bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at 7Th-Channel station.
Dana Point to Thousand Oaks train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Moorpark Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dana Point to Thousand Oaks is 96 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Dana Point to Thousand Oaks.
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