What is the cheapest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Thousand Oaks?

The cheapest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Thousand Oaks is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Thousand Oaks?

The fastest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Thousand Oaks is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between San Luis Obispo and Thousand Oaks?

No, there is no direct bus from San Luis Obispo to Thousand Oaks. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at Thousand Oaks Transit Center via UCSB Bus Loop and Pacific View Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.

Is there a direct train between San Luis Obispo and Thousand Oaks?

No, there is no direct train from San Luis Obispo to Thousand Oaks. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at Camarillo Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.

How far is it from San Luis Obispo to Thousand Oaks?

The distance between San Luis Obispo and Thousand Oaks is 178 miles. The road distance is 147.9 miles.

How do I travel from San Luis Obispo to Thousand Oaks without a car?

The best way to get from San Luis Obispo to Thousand Oaks without a car is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs $50 - $120.

How long does it take to get from San Luis Obispo to Thousand Oaks?

It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from San Luis Obispo to Thousand Oaks, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Luis Obispo to Thousand Oaks bus from?

San Luis Obispo to Thousand Oaks bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.

Where do I catch the San Luis Obispo to Thousand Oaks train from?

San Luis Obispo to Thousand Oaks train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.

Train or bus from San Luis Obispo to Thousand Oaks?

The best way to get from San Luis Obispo to Thousand Oaks is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs $50 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 6h 43m.

Where does the San Luis Obispo to Thousand Oaks bus arrive?

San Luis Obispo to Thousand Oaks bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Where does the San Luis Obispo to Thousand Oaks train arrive?

San Luis Obispo to Thousand Oaks train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Camarillo Amtrak station.

Can I drive from San Luis Obispo to Thousand Oaks?

Yes, the driving distance between San Luis Obispo to Thousand Oaks is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from San Luis Obispo to Thousand Oaks.

Where can I stay near Thousand Oaks?

There are 249+ hotels available in Thousand Oaks.

San Luis Obispo to Thousand Oaks - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from San Luis Obispo to Thousand Oaks by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Camarillo Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 37m
$53–112
Drive 147 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from San Luis Obispo to Thousand Oakscar 147 mi
2h 46m
$27–39
Bus
1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus
2. Take the bus from UCSB Bus Loop to Pacific View Mallbus 87X / ...
3. Take the bus from Pacific View Mall to Thousand Oaks Transit Centerbus 50 / ...
6h 43m
$37–57

San Luis Obispo to Thousand Oaks by train and bus (Amtrak)

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5h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 177.3 mi
Duration: 5h 37m

What companies run services between San Luis Obispo, CA, USA and Thousand Oaks, Ventura County, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to Camarillo Amtrak 3 times a day. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Luis Obispo to Thousand Oaks Transit Center via UCSB Bus Loop and Pacific View Mall in around 6h 43m.

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