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How to get fromEl Cajon to Thousand Oaksby bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, bus, tram, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from El Cajon to Thousand Oaks by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, bus, tram, or subway

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rdbus bus 422
    6h 57m
    $26–45

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Moorpark Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    7h 17m
    $58–139

  3. Drive 165.5 mi

    1. Drive from El Cajon to Thousand Oakscar car 165.5 mi
    2h 55m
    $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 17m
    $48–106

  5. Tram, bus, subway, line 161 bus

    1. Take the tram from El Cajon Station to Old Town Stationtram tram
    2. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus
    3. Take the subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to North Hollywood Stationsubway subway
    4. Take the bus from North Hollywood Station to Canoga Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Canoga Station to Thousand Oaks / Skylinebus bus 161
    8h 22m
    $26–55

El Cajon to Thousand Oaks by bus and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 182.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 57m

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

You can take a bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rd via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Los Angeles Union Station, Union Station - Metro A-Line, Pico Station, and Figueroa St & 12th St in around 6h 57m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Moorpark Amtrak 5 times a day. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 4h 14m.

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