There are 5 ways to get from Irvine to Thousand Oaks by train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
- Take the bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rdbus 422
3h 57m$15–18Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Moorparktrain VC Line
4h 39m$13–21Drive 81.5 mi
- Drive from Irvine to Thousand Oakscar 81.5 mi
1h 29m$15–22Line 53 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Main-Harvard to Artic - Dock 4bus 53
- Take the bus from Anaheim to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rdbus 422
5h 53m$15–25Line 53 bus, train, line 161 bus
- Take the bus from Main-Culver to Artic - Dock 4bus 53
- Take the train from Anaheim to Los Angelestrain
- Take the bus from Canoga Station to Thousand Oaks / Skylinebus 161
6h 2m$15–27
Irvine to Thousand Oaks by train, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Thousand Oaks is to train and bus which costs $14 - $18 and takes 3h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to Thousand Oaks is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs $14 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Thousand Oaks. However, there are services departing from Main-Harvard and arriving at Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rd via Anaheim, Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza W and Figueroa St & 12th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Thousand Oaks. However, there are services departing from Tustin and arriving at Moorpark via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
The distance between Irvine and Thousand Oaks is 87 miles. The road distance is 82 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to Thousand Oaks without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 57m and costs $14 - $18.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Irvine to Thousand Oaks, including transfers.
Irvine to Thousand Oaks bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Main-Harvard station.
Irvine to Thousand Oaks train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Tustin station.
The best way to get from Irvine to Thousand Oaks is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs $12 - $21. Alternatively, you can line 53 bus and bus, which costs $15 - $25 and takes 5h 53m.
What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Thousand Oaks, Ventura County, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Tustin to Thousand Oaks Transit Center via L.A. Union Station, Moorpark, and Moorpark Station WB in around 4h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main-Harvard to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rd via Artic - Dock 4, Anaheim, Los Angeles Union Station, Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza W, Flower St and 12th St, and Figueroa St & 12th St in around 5h 53m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Moorpark
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Anaheim to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Main-Harvard to Artic - Dock 4
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
Bus from Main-Culver to Artic - Dock 4
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Anaheim to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Canoga Station to Thousand Oaks / Skyline
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
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More Questions & Answers
Irvine to Thousand Oaks bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Artic - Dock 4 station.
Irvine to Thousand Oaks train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Thousand Oaks is 82 miles. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Irvine to Thousand Oaks.
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