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How to get fromSalinas to Thousand Oaksby bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Amtrak), shuttle, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Salinas to Thousand Oaks by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Amtrak), shuttle, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Oxnardbus bus Ans 6241
    8h 58m

  2. Drive 272.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Salinas to Thousand Oakscar car 272.9 mi
    4h 57m
    $50–72

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Oxnardtrain train Coast Starlight
    10h 2m
    $102–202

  4. Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MRY - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rdbus bus
    8h 26m
    $288–725

  5. Bus via Solvang

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from UCSB Bus Loop to Pacific View Mallbus bus 87X / ...
    4. Take the bus from Pacific View Mall to Thousand Oaks Transit Centerbus bus 50 / ...
    10h 58m
    $82–120

  6. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SJC - LAX
    3. Take the bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rdbus bus
    8h 23m
    $165–677

  7. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SJC - BUR
    3. Take the train from Burbank Airport - South to Moorparktrain train
    7h 45m
    $541–824

  8. Line 20 bus to Monterey Regional Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylerbus bus
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane MRY - BUR
    3. Take the train from Burbank Airport - South to Moorparktrain train
    7h 46m
    $474–822

Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration2h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Salinas to Thousand Oaks.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 290.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 58m

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

American Star Tours operates a bus from Salinas to Oxnard once daily, and the journey takes 6h 10m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Oxnard once daily. Tickets cost $90–190 and the journey takes 7h 14m.

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