There are 5 ways to get from Thousand Oaks to Del Mar by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Moorpark Amtrak to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 53m$49–109Bus, train, line 101 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to Flower St & 7th Stbus 422 / ...
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Camino Del Mar & 15th Stbus 101
6h 46m$20–28Bus, train
- Take the bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to Flower St & 5th Stbus 422 / ...
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 3m$37–83Drive 140.7 mi
- Drive from Thousand Oaks to Del Marcar 140.7 mi
2h 31m$26–38Bus
- Take the bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to Flower St & 7th Stbus 422 / ...
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 28m$42–68
Thousand Oaks to Del Mar by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thousand Oaks to Del Mar is to bus and train and line 101 bus which costs $19 - $28 and takes 6h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Thousand Oaks to Del Mar is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Thousand Oaks to Del Mar. However, there are services departing from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd and arriving at Camino Del Mar & 15th St via 7th St & Hope St, Los Angeles and Hwy 101 & Plaza St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Thousand Oaks to Del Mar station. However, there are services departing from Moorpark Amtrak and arriving at Solana Beach Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
The distance between Thousand Oaks and Del Mar is 161 miles. The road distance is 141.5 miles.
The best way to get from Thousand Oaks to Del Mar without a car is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs $45 - $110.
It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Thousand Oaks to Del Mar, including transfers.
Thousand Oaks to Del Mar bus services, operated by LA DOT, depart from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd station.
Thousand Oaks to Del Mar train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Moorpark Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Thousand Oaks to Del Mar is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs $45 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $70 and takes 6h 28m.
What companies run services between Thousand Oaks, Ventura County, CA, USA and Del Mar, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Moorpark Amtrak to Solana Beach Amtrak Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 3h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to Camino Del Mar & 15th St via Flower St & 7th St, 7th St & Hope St, Alameda St & Los Angeles St, Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Plaza St in around 6h 28m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Moorpark Amtrak to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 213-808-2273
- Website
- ladottransit.com
Bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to Flower St & 5th St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- https://www.ladottransit.com/
- Adult
- $3–4
Bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to Flower St & 7th St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- https://www.ladottransit.com/
- Adult
- $3–4
Bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to Flower St & 7th St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- https://www.ladottransit.com/
- Adult
- $3–4
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Camino Del Mar & 15th St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
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More Questions & Answers
Thousand Oaks to Del Mar bus services, operated by LA DOT, arrive at Flower St & 7th St station.
Thousand Oaks to Del Mar train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thousand Oaks to Del Mar is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Thousand Oaks to Del Mar.
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