There are 5 ways to get from Rancho Bernardo to Thousand Oaks by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, train, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Oceanside to Moorpark Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 26m$46–106Drive 148.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rancho Bernardo to Thousand Oakscar 148.8 mi
2h 38m$28–40Bus
- Take the bus from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to India St & C Stbus 235
- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angelesbus
- Take the bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rdbus 422
9h 5m$50–76Bus, train
- Take the bus from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to India St & C Stbus 235
- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain
- Take the bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rdbus 422
8h 11m$50–101Bus via San Diego
- Take the bus from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to India St & C Stbus 235
- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rdbus 422
9h 15m$32–51
Rancho Bernardo to Thousand Oaks by bus, tram, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rancho Bernardo to Thousand Oaks is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Rancho Bernardo to Thousand Oaks is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Rancho Bernardo to Thousand Oaks. However, there are services departing from Rancho Bernardo Rd & Pomerado Rd and arriving at Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rd via Rancho Bernardo Transit Station, San Diego, Alameda / Los Angeles and Figueroa St & 12th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Rancho Bernardo to Thousand Oaks. However, there are services departing from Escondido Transit Center and arriving at Moorpark Amtrak via Oceanside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
The distance between Rancho Bernardo and Thousand Oaks is 175 miles. The road distance is 149.6 miles.
The best way to get from Rancho Bernardo to Thousand Oaks without a car is to train which takes 7h 26m and costs $45 - $110.
It takes approximately 7h 26m to get from Rancho Bernardo to Thousand Oaks, including transfers.
Rancho Bernardo to Thousand Oaks bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station.
Rancho Bernardo to Thousand Oaks train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oceanside station.
The best way to get from Rancho Bernardo to Thousand Oaks is to train which takes 7h 26m and costs $45 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $80 and takes 9h 5m.
What companies run services between Rancho Bernardo, 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 Rancho Bernardo Rd & Pomerado Rd to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rd via Rancho Bernardo Transit Station, India St & C St, San Diego, Los Angeles, Alameda / Los Angeles, Grand / Venice, and Figueroa St & 12th St in around 9h 5m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oceanside to Moorpark Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Bus from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to India St & C St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Bus from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to India St & C St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Bus from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to India St & C St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 213-808-2273
- Website
- Ladot
Bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $4
- Website
- Ladot
- 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
- Ladot
- 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
- Ladot
- Adult
- $4
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Rancho Bernardo to Thousand Oaks bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at India St & C St station.
Rancho Bernardo to Thousand Oaks train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Moorpark Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rancho Bernardo to Thousand Oaks is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Rancho Bernardo to Thousand Oaks.
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