There are 4 ways to get from El Monte to Thousand Oaks by bus, train, or car
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Line 707 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from El Monte Station Upper Level to Flower St and 12th Stbus 707
- Take the bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rdbus 422
3h 18m$6–10Train
- Take the train from El Monte to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Moorparktrain VC Line
4h 6m$11–18Drive 52 mi
- Drive from El Monte to Thousand Oakscar 52 mi
55 min$10–14Bus, line 161 bus
- Take the bus from North Hollywood Station to Canoga Stationbus Metro G Line
- Take the bus from Canoga Station to Thousand Oaks / Skylinebus 161
3h 52m$6–7
El Monte to Thousand Oaks by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from El Monte to Thousand Oaks is to bus and line 161 bus which costs $5 - $7 and takes 3h 52m.
The fastest way to get from El Monte to Thousand Oaks is to drive which takes 55 min and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct bus from El Monte station to Thousand Oaks. However, there are services departing from El Monte Station Upper Level and arriving at Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rd via Figueroa St & 12th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from El Monte to Thousand Oaks. However, there are services departing from El Monte and arriving at Moorpark via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
The distance between El Monte and Thousand Oaks is 63 miles. The road distance is 52.3 miles.
The best way to get from El Monte to Thousand Oaks without a car is to line 707 bus and bus which takes 3h 18m and costs $5 - $10.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from El Monte to Thousand Oaks, including transfers.
El Monte to Thousand Oaks bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, depart from El Monte Station Upper Level.
El Monte to Thousand Oaks train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from El Monte station.
The best way to get from El Monte to Thousand Oaks is to line 707 bus and bus which takes 3h 18m and costs $5 - $10. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $10 - $18 and takes 4h 6m.
What companies run services between El Monte, CA, USA and Thousand Oaks, Ventura County, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from El Monte Station Upper Level to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rd via Flower St and 12th St and Figueroa St & 12th St in around 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a train from El Monte to Thousand Oaks Transit Center via L.A. Union Station, Moorpark, and Moorpark Station WB in around 4h 6m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from El Monte to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Moorpark
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- [email protected]
- Website
- Foothill Transit
Bus from El Monte Station Upper Level to Flower St and 12th St
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- Foothill Transit
- 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
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from North Hollywood Station to Canoga Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Canoga Station to Thousand Oaks / Skyline
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
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Booking & Getting There
El Monte to Thousand Oaks bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, arrive at Flower St and 12th St station.
El Monte to Thousand Oaks train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Monte to Thousand Oaks is 52 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from El Monte to Thousand Oaks.
There are 257+ hotels available in Thousand Oaks.