There are 4 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$16–20Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Harbor Blvd at Disneylandbus 200
- Take the bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to Figueroa / Picobus 460
- Take the bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rdbus 422
6h 17m$6–10Train
- 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$14–23Drive 92.2 mi
- Drive from Riverside to Thousand Oakscar 92.2 mi
1h 41m$17–25
Riverside to Thousand Oaks by train, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Riverside to Thousand Oaks is to bus which costs $5 - $10 and takes 6h 17m.
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 Vine St. Mobility Hub and arriving at Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rd via Disneyland Employee's Entrance and Figueroa St & 12th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
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 Vine St. Mobility Hub 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 bus, which costs $5 - $10 and takes 6h 17m.
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 Vine St. Mobility Hub to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rd via Harbor Blvd at Disneyland, Disneyland Employee's Entrance, Figueroa / Pico, and Figueroa St & 12th St in around 6h 17m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Moorpark
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Riverside to Thousand Oaks bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, arrive at Harbor Blvd at Disneyland 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 262+ hotels available in Thousand Oaks.


