There are 5 ways to get from El Centro to Thousand Oaks by bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, plane, 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
best- Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus FlixBus 2054
- Take the bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rdbus 422
7h 31m$39–56Bus, 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$112–197Drive 249.7 mi
- Drive from El Centro to Thousand Oakscar 249.7 mi
4h 24m$43–62Fly, bus
- Fly from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR)plane IPL - HHR
- Take the bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rdbus
4h 57m$138–190Bus via Ontario
- 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$39–60
El Centro to Thousand Oaks by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from El Centro to Thousand Oaks is to bus which costs $35 - $60 and takes 7h 31m.
The fastest way to get from El Centro to Thousand Oaks is to drive which takes 4h 24m and costs $40 - $65.
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 Alameda / Arcadia and Figueroa St & 12th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.
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 which takes 7h 31m and costs $35 - $60.
It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from El Centro to Thousand Oaks, including transfers.
El Centro to Thousand Oaks bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from El Centro Bus Stop station.
El Centro to Thousand Oaks bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals.
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 261+ 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 Union Station Arrivals, Alameda / Arcadia, Grand / Venice, and Figueroa St & 12th St in around 7h 31m.
- Website
- advancedaircharters.com
Flights from Imperial County Airport to Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–170
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Moorpark Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–150
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 213-808-2273
- Website
- Ladot
Bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $4
- Website
- Ladot
- 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
- Ladot
- 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
- Ladot
- Adult
- $4
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from El Centro Bus Stop to El Cajon Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Montclair Transcenter
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- [email protected]
- Website
- Foothill Transit
Bus from Montclair Transit Center to Flower St and 12th St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- Foothill Transit
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