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How to get fromEscondido to Thousand Oaksby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, bus, tram, or subway

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Moorpark Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    6h 45m
    $44–100

  2. Tram, train, subway, bus, line 161 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from Escondido Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Centertram tram
    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 19m
    $18–28

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelesbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rdbus bus 422
    7h 56m
    $42–66

  4. Drive 142 mi

    1. Drive from Escondido to Thousand Oakscar car 142 mi
    2h 30m
    $26–38

  5. 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 45m
    $36–72

Escondido to Thousand Oaks by tram, train, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration6h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 164.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 45m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Oceanside to Moorpark Amtrak 5 times a day. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 3h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rd via Hwy 101 & Plaza St, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, Alameda / Los Angeles, Grand / Venice, and Figueroa St & 12th St in around 7h 56m.

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