What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Thousand Oaks?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Thousand Oaks is to bus and line 50 bus which costs $2 - $8 and takes 3h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Thousand Oaks?

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Thousand Oaks is to drive which takes 59 min and costs $10 - $15.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara and Thousand Oaks?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Thousand Oaks. However, there are services departing from Figueroa at Chapala and arriving at Thousand Oaks Transit Center via Camarillo station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to Thousand Oaks?

The distance between Santa Barbara and Thousand Oaks is 59 miles. The road distance is 56.5 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Barbara to Thousand Oaks without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Thousand Oaks without a car is to train and line 50 bus which takes 2h 52m and costs $15 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Santa Barbara to Thousand Oaks?

It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Santa Barbara to Thousand Oaks, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to Thousand Oaks bus from?

Santa Barbara to Thousand Oaks bus services, operated by Ventura County Transportation Commission, depart from Figueroa at Chapala station.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Thousand Oaks bus arrive?

Santa Barbara to Thousand Oaks bus services, operated by Ventura County Transportation Commission, arrive at Camarillo station.

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to Thousand Oaks?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Thousand Oaks is 57 miles. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Santa Barbara to Thousand Oaks.

Where can I stay near Thousand Oaks?

There are 233+ hotels available in Thousand Oaks.

Santa Barbara to Thousand Oaks - 3 ways to travel via train, and line 50 bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Thousand Oaks by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 50 bus
best
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Camarillo Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Camarillo station to Thousand Oaks Transit Centerbus 50 / ...
2h 52m
$16–34
Bus, line 50 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Figueroa at Chapala to Camarillo stationbus 80 / ...
2. Take the bus from Camarillo station to Thousand Oaks Transit Centerbus 50 / ...
3h 26m
$3–8
Drive 56.2 mi
1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Thousand Oakscar 56.2 mi
59 min
$11–15

Santa Barbara to Thousand Oaks by train and bus

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2h 52mAverage Duration

$16Cheapest Price

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Distance: 58.7 mi
Duration: 2h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Figueroa at Chapala to Thousand Oaks Transit Center via Camarillo station in around 3h 26m.

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