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How to get fromPalm Desert to Thousand Oaksby bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, plane, bus (Amtrak), or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Palm Desert to Thousand Oaks by bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, plane, bus (Amtrak), or subway

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus FlixBus 2054
    2. Take the bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rdbus bus 422
    7h 8m
    $26–42

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CAbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Moorparktrain train
    7h 50m
    $75–112

  3. Drive 159.7 mi

    1. Drive from Palm Desert to Thousand Oakscar car 159.7 mi
    2h 46m
    $30–43

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PSP - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rdbus bus
    5h 15m
    $210–625

  5. Bus via Anaheim

    1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rdbus bus 422
    7h 16m
    $48–66

  6. Line 11 bus, bus, subway, line 161 bus

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey to Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwybus bus 11
    2. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to 612 Wall St - Los Angelesbus bus
    3. Take the subway from Pershing Square Station 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
    8h 25m
    $54–71

Palm Desert to Thousand Oaks by bus, foot, and tram

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration7h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$26Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 186.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rd via Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, Union Station - Metro A-Line, Pico Station, and Figueroa St & 12th St in around 7h 8m.

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