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How to get fromRancho Santa Fe to Thousand Oaksby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Rancho Santa Fe to Thousand Oaks by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Moorpark Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    6h 34m
    $48–109

  2. Drive 139.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rancho Santa Fe to Thousand Oakscar car 139.7 mi
    2h 31m
    $26–37

  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 37m
    $42–61

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rdbus bus 422
    6h 34m
    $38–81

  5. Train, line 161 bus

    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Canoga Station to Thousand Oaks / Skylinebus bus 161
    7h 1m
    $36–80

Rancho Santa Fe to Thousand Oaks by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration6h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 166.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 34m

What companies run services between Rancho Santa Fe, CA, USA and Thousand Oaks, Ventura County, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Moorpark Amtrak 5 times a day. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 3h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paseo Delicias & La Fremontia 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 37m.

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