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How to get fromEncinitas to Thousand Oaksby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, bus (Flixbus), or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Encinitas to Thousand Oaks by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, bus (Flixbus), or subway

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Moorpark Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    6h 15m
    $48–110

  2. Line 101 bus, train, subway, bus, line 161 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus bus 101
    2. Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    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
    7h 17m
    $18–27

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rdbus bus 422
    6h 43m
    $36–71

  4. Drive 135 mi

    1. Drive from Encinitas to Thousand Oakscar car 135 mi
    2h 24m
    $25–36

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus FlixBus 2017
    2. Take the bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rdbus bus 422
    7h 4m
    $20–34

Encinitas to Thousand Oaks by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration6h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 162 mi
  • Duration: 6h 15m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Moorpark Amtrak 5 times a day. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 3h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Encinitas Station Stall 3 to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rd via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside Transportation Center, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Grand / Venice, and Figueroa St & 12th St in around 7h 4m.

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