There are 5 ways to get from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Thousand Oaks by train (Amtrak), bus, rideshare, or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Goleta Station to Moorpark Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 9m$21–47Line 11 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Transit Centerbus 11
- Take the bus from Figueroa at Chapala to Pacific View Mallbus 80 / ...
- Take the bus from Pacific View Mall to Thousand Oaks Transit Centerbus 50 / ...
5h 24m$2–10Bus
- Take the bus from SB Airport SB to Pacific View Mallbus 87X / ...
- Take the bus from Pacific View Mall to Thousand Oaks Transit Centerbus 50 / ...
3h 27m$3–8Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Santa Barbara-SBA to Thousand Oaks66.1 mi
1h 9mDrive 66.1 mi
- Drive from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Thousand Oakscar 66.1 mi
1h 9m$13–18
Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Thousand Oaks by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Thousand Oaks is to bus which costs $2 - $8 and takes 3h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Thousand Oaks is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs $12 - $18.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Thousand Oaks. However, there are services departing from SB Airport SB and arriving at Thousand Oaks Transit Center via Pacific View Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) station to Thousand Oaks. However, there are services departing from Goleta Station and arriving at Moorpark Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
The distance between Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) and Thousand Oaks is 76 miles. The road distance is 66.5 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Thousand Oaks without a car is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs $21 - $50.
It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Thousand Oaks, including transfers.
Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Thousand Oaks bus services, operated by Ventura County Transportation Commission, depart from SB Airport SB station.
Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Thousand Oaks train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Goleta Station.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Thousand Oaks is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs $21 - $50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2 - $8 and takes 3h 27m.
What companies run services between Santa Barbara Airport (SBA), USA and Thousand Oaks, Ventura County, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Goleta Station to Moorpark Amtrak every 4 hours. Tickets cost $20–45 and the journey takes 1h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from SB Airport SB to Thousand Oaks Transit Center via Pacific View Mall in around 3h 27m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Goleta Station to Moorpark Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 (800) 438-1112
- [email protected]
- Website
- goventura.org
Bus from SB Airport SB to Pacific View Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Schedules at
- Ventura County Transportation Commission
Bus from Pacific View Mall to Thousand Oaks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Schedules at
- Ventura County Transportation Commission
Bus from Figueroa at Chapala to Pacific View Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Schedules at
- Ventura County Transportation Commission
Bus from Pacific View Mall to Thousand Oaks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Schedules at
- Ventura County Transportation Commission
- Phone
- +1 805-963-3366
- Website
- Santa Barbara MTD
Bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- Santa Barbara MTD
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Santa Barbara-SBA to Thousand Oaks
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Thousand Oaks bus services, operated by Ventura County Transportation Commission, arrive at Pacific View Mall station.
Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Thousand Oaks train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Moorpark Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Thousand Oaks is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Thousand Oaks.
There are 209+ hotels available in Thousand Oaks.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) and Thousand Oaks. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.