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How to get fromSanta Monica to Thousand Oaksby tram, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Monica to Thousand Oaks by tram, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Tram, bus

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    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Pico Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    2. Take the bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rdbus bus 422
    3h 25m
    $6

  2. Drive 30.1 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Thousand Oakscar car 30.1 mi
    44 min
    $6–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica to Thousand Oakstaxi taxi 30.1 mi
    44 min
    $120–160

  4. Line 33 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Venice / Olivebus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rdbus bus 422
    4h 10m
    $6

Santa Monica to Thousand Oaks by tram and bus

Calendar55Weekly Services
Duration3h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Santa Monica to Thousand Oaks.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 59.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 25m

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

You can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rd via Venice / Olive and Figueroa St & 12th St in around 4h 10m.

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