There are 6 ways to get from El Centro to Thousand Oaks by bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Los Angeles
best- Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2054
- Take the bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rdbus 422
7h 7m$41–62Bus via Ontario
cheapest- Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Montclair Transcenterbus
- Take the bus from Montclair Transit Center to Flower St and 12th Stbus 707
- Take the bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rdbus 422
9h 24m$34–65Bus, train
- Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to El Cajon Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0851S
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Moorpark Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
9h 21m$74–169Drive 249.7 mi
- Drive from El Centro to Thousand Oakscar 249.7 mi
4h 24m$46–66Fly, bus
- Fly from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane IPL - LAX
- Take the bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rdbus
5h 27m$102–429Bus
- Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2055 / ...
- Take the bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rdbus 422
8h 42m$42–74
El Centro to Thousand Oaks by bus and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Centro to Thousand Oaks is to bus via Ontario which costs $30 - $70 and takes 9h 24m.
The fastest way to get from El Centro to Thousand Oaks is to drive which takes 4h 24m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from El Centro to Thousand Oaks. However, there are services departing from El Centro Bus Stop and arriving at Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rd via Figueroa St & 12th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
The distance between El Centro and Thousand Oaks is 263 miles. The road distance is 251.1 miles.
The best way to get from El Centro to Thousand Oaks without a car is to bus via Los Angeles which takes 7h 7m and costs $40 - $65.
It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from El Centro to Thousand Oaks, including transfers.
El Centro to Thousand Oaks bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, depart from El Centro Bus Stop station.
El Centro to Thousand Oaks bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Centro to Thousand Oaks is 251 miles. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from El Centro to Thousand Oaks.
There are 233+ hotels available in Thousand Oaks.
What companies run services between El Centro, CA, USA and Thousand Oaks, Ventura County, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rd via Los Angeles Downtown, Union Station - Metro A-Line, Pico Station, and Figueroa St & 12th St in around 7h 7m.
- Website
- iflysouthern.com
Flights from Imperial County Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–160
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Moorpark Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Los Angeles Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Los Angeles Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- 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
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from El Centro Bus Stop to El Cajon Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Montclair Transcenter
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from El Centro Bus Stop to El Cajon Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- [email protected]
- Website
- foothilltransit.org
Bus from Montclair Transit Center to Flower St and 12th St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- https://www.foothilltransit.org
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