What is the cheapest way to get from Thousand Oaks to Balboa Park?

The cheapest way to get from Thousand Oaks to Balboa Park is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Thousand Oaks to Balboa Park?

The fastest way to get from Thousand Oaks to Balboa Park is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs $28 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Thousand Oaks and Balboa Park?

No, there is no direct bus from Thousand Oaks to Balboa Park. However, there are services departing from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd and arriving at Park Bl & Zoo Pl via 7th St & Hope St, Los Angeles and Santa Fe Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Thousand Oaks and Balboa Park?

No, there is no direct train from Thousand Oaks to Balboa Park. However, there are services departing from Moorpark Amtrak and arriving at San Diego via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.

How far is it from Thousand Oaks to Balboa Park?

The distance between Thousand Oaks and Balboa Park is 187 miles. The road distance is 159.5 miles.

How do I travel from Thousand Oaks to Balboa Park without a car?

The best way to get from Thousand Oaks to Balboa Park without a car is to train which takes 6h 34m and costs $55 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Thousand Oaks to Balboa Park?

It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Thousand Oaks to Balboa Park, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thousand Oaks to Balboa Park bus from?

Thousand Oaks to Balboa Park bus services, operated by LA DOT, depart from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd station.

Where do I catch the Thousand Oaks to Balboa Park train from?

Thousand Oaks to Balboa Park train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Moorpark Amtrak station.

Train or bus from Thousand Oaks to Balboa Park?

The best way to get from Thousand Oaks to Balboa Park is to train which takes 6h 34m and costs $55 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $75 and takes 6h 51m.

Where does the Thousand Oaks to Balboa Park bus arrive?

Thousand Oaks to Balboa Park bus services, operated by LA DOT, arrive at Flower St & 7th St station.

Where does the Thousand Oaks to Balboa Park train arrive?

Thousand Oaks to Balboa Park train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego station.

Can I drive from Thousand Oaks to Balboa Park?

Yes, the driving distance between Thousand Oaks to Balboa Park is 159 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Thousand Oaks to Balboa Park.

Where can I stay near Balboa Park?

There are 2239+ hotels available in Balboa Park.

Thousand Oaks to Balboa Park - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Thousand Oaks to Balboa Park by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Moorpark Amtrak to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 34m
$59–129
Drive 158.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Thousand Oaks to Balboa Parkcar 158.5 mi
2h 49m
$29–42
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to Flower St & 7th Stbus 422 / ...
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 51m
$47–73
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to Flower St & 7th Stbus
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
6h 3m
$177–679
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to Flower St & 5th Stbus 422 / ...
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 45m
$47–98
Line 169 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Rocketdyne Layover to Saticoy / Woodleybus 169
2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diegobus reLAXsan
8h 31m
$67–132

Thousand Oaks to Balboa Park by bus, train, and foot (Amtrak)

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6h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 185.9 mi
Duration: 6h 34m

What companies run services between Thousand Oaks, Ventura County, CA, USA and Balboa Park, San Diego County, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Moorpark Amtrak to San Diego every 4 hours. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 4h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to Balboa Park via Flower St & 7th St, 7th St & Hope St, Alameda St & Los Angeles St, Los Angeles, San Diego, Santa Fe Depot, and Park Bl & Zoo Pl in around 6h 51m.

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