How to get fromThousand Oaks to Gardenaby bus, car, or taxi

Travel from

To

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

There are 4 ways to get from Thousand Oaks to Gardena by bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to Figueroa St & Pico Blvdbus 422 / ...
2h 35m
$5–6
Drive 47.5 mi
1. Drive from Thousand Oaks to Gardenacar 47.5 mi
51 min
$9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Thousand Oaks to Gardenataxi 47.5 mi
51 min
$190–230
Bus, line 2 bus
1. Take the bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to Figueroa St & Pico Blvdbus 422 / ...
2. Take the bus from Harbor Gateway Transit Center to Western Ave & Redondo Beach Blbus 2
3h 22m

Thousand Oaks to Gardena by bus

85Weekly Buses

2h 35mAverage Duration

$5Cheapest Price

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Thousand Oaks to Gardena.

Launch map view

Distance: 56.4 mi
Duration: 2h 35m

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

LA DOT operates a bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to Figueroa St & Pico Blvd every 2 hours. Tickets cost $4 and the journey takes 2h 6m.

Bus operators

Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including 4 stunningly beautiful Philippines islands you need to visit, Is ride-sharing platform BlaBlaCar right for you?, and Want to know more about Flixbus? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Gardena(opens in a new window), United States(opens in a new window)

Gardena is a city located in the South Bay region of Los Angeles County, California, United States. The population was 58,829 at the 2010 census, up from 57,746 at the 2000 census. Until 2014, the US census cited the City of Gardena as the place with the highest percentage of Japanese Americans in California. Gardena's Japanese American population contributes to the South Bay region of Los Angeles being home to the highest density of Japanese companies within the mainland United States.

Things to do in Gardena

The Pike(Opens in a new window)

The Pike was an amusement zone in Long Beach, California. The Pike was founded in 1902 along the shoreline south of Ocean Boulevard with several independent arcades, food stands, gift shops, a variety of rides and a grand bath house. It was most noted for the Cyclone Racer (1930–1968), a large wooden dual-track roller coaster, built out on pilings over the water.

Angels Flight(Opens in a new window)

Angels Flight is a landmark and historic narrow gauge funicular railway in the Bunker Hill district of Downtown Los Angeles, California. It has two funicular cars, named Olivet and Sinai, that run in opposite directions on a shared cable. The tracks cover a distance of 298   ft over a vertical gain of 96   ft.

Beverly Park (amusement park)(Opens in a new window)

Beverly Park was an amusement park located in Los Angeles, California, at the corner of Beverly Boulevard and La Cienega. Owned and operated by David Bradley from 1943 to 1974, it was considered an important source of attractions for children during the 1950s. It was also an important source of inspiration for Walt Disney who, following Bradley's example, later founded Disneyland.

Two Bit Circus(Opens in a new window)

Two Bit Circus is an American amusement park and themed entertainment company, marketing itself as the world's first "micro amusement park" for its smaller scale indoor attractions. Located in the Arts District of Downtown Los Angeles, Two Bit Circus opened a second location in Dallas, Texas, in 2022.

Places to stay in Gardena

Best Western Plus Gardena-Los Angeles Inn & Suites(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

New Gardena Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

Studio 6 Suites Gardena, CA(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

Sonesta Select Los Angeles Torrance South Bay(Opens in a new window)

8.0Good

Rome2Rio makes travelling from Thousand Oaks to Gardena easy.

Rome2Rio is a door-to-door travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. Find all the transport options for your trip from Thousand Oaks to Gardena right here. Rome2Rio displays up to date schedules, route maps, journey times and estimated fares from relevant transport operators, ensuring you can make an informed decision about which option will suit you best. Rome2Rio also offers online bookings for selected operators, making reservations easy and straightforward.