There are 5 ways to get from Riverside to Thousand Oaks by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain 91-PV Line / ...
- Take the bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rdbus 422
4h 25m$16–20Line 204 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Market + University to Richton 5091 at Montclair TransCenterbus 204
- Take the bus from Montclair Transit Center to Flower St and 12th Stbus 707
- Take the bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rdbus 422
6h 47m$6–15Train, line 161 bus
- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain 91-PV Line / ...
- Take the bus from Canoga Station to Thousand Oaks / Skylinebus 161
4h 52m$14–19Drive 92.2 mi
- Drive from Riverside to Thousand Oakscar 92.2 mi
1h 41m$17–25Train
- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain 91-PV Line / ...
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Moorparktrain VC Line
5h 7m$14–23
Riverside to Thousand Oaks by train, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Riverside to Thousand Oaks is to line 204 bus and bus which costs $6 - $15 and takes 6h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Riverside to Thousand Oaks is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs $16 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Riverside to Thousand Oaks. However, there are services departing from Magnolia + Sunnyside and arriving at Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rd via Market + University, Montclair Transit Center and Figueroa St & 12th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Riverside to Thousand Oaks. However, there are services departing from Riverside - Downtown and arriving at Moorpark via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
The distance between Riverside and Thousand Oaks is 108 miles. The road distance is 92.7 miles.
The best way to get from Riverside to Thousand Oaks without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 25m and costs $16 - $20.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Riverside to Thousand Oaks, including transfers.
Riverside to Thousand Oaks bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, depart from Market + University station.
Riverside to Thousand Oaks train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Riverside - Downtown station.
The best way to get from Riverside to Thousand Oaks is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs $14 - $23. Alternatively, you can line 204 bus and bus, which costs $6 - $15 and takes 6h 47m.
What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Thousand Oaks, Ventura County, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Riverside - Downtown to Thousand Oaks Transit Center via L.A. Union Station, Moorpark, and Moorpark Station WB in around 5h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Magnolia + Sunnyside to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rd via University + Market, Market + University, Montclair Transit Center, Flower St and 12th St, and Figueroa St & 12th St in around 6h 47m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- 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
- 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
- +1-323-466-3876
- [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
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- riversidetransit.com
Bus from Market + University to Richton 5091 at Montclair TransCenter
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- http://www.riversidetransit.com
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–2
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–2
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–3
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- [email protected]
- Website
- foothilltransit.org
Bus from Montclair Transit Center to Flower St and 12th St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- https://www.foothilltransit.org
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More Questions & Answers
Riverside to Thousand Oaks bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, arrive at Richton 5091 at Montclair TransCenter station.
Riverside to Thousand Oaks train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riverside to Thousand Oaks is 93 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Riverside to Thousand Oaks.
There are 247+ hotels available in Thousand Oaks.







