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

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There are 5 ways to get from Palm Springs to Thousand Oaks by bus, train, car, plane, bus (Amtrak), or subway

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  1. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Moorpark Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    6h 43m
    $55–97

  2. Line 4 bus, bus, train, subway, line 161 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Indian Canyon at Alejo to Varner at Harry Oliverbus bus 4
    2. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus bus 10
    3. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to North Hollywood Stationsubway subway
    5. Take the bus from North Hollywood Station to Canoga Stationbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Canoga Station to Thousand Oaks / Skylinebus bus 161
    9h 52m
    $14–21

  3. Drive 144.5 mi

    1. Drive from Palm Springs to Thousand Oakscar car 144.5 mi
    2h 30m
    $27–39

  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 2m
    $178–587

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14 to Figueroa / Picobus bus 460
    3. Take the bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rdbus bus 422
    7h 32m
    $38–51

Palm Springs to Thousand Oaks by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration6h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 172.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 43m

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

You can take a bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rd via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 5, Fullerton Park And Ride Dock 8, Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14, Figueroa / Pico, and Figueroa St & 12th St in around 7h 32m.

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