What is the cheapest way to get from Thousand Oaks to Irvine?

The cheapest way to get from Thousand Oaks to Irvine is to bus which costs $9 - $10 and takes 6h.

What is the fastest way to get from Thousand Oaks to Irvine?

The fastest way to get from Thousand Oaks to Irvine is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs $14 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between Thousand Oaks and Irvine?

No, there is no direct bus from Thousand Oaks to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd and arriving at Main-Harvard via Flower / Pico, Harbor-East Shuttle Area and Artic - Dock 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.

Is there a direct train between Thousand Oaks and Irvine?

No, there is no direct train from Thousand Oaks to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Moorpark and arriving at Tustin via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

How far is it from Thousand Oaks to Irvine?

The distance between Thousand Oaks and Irvine is 84 miles. The road distance is 79.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Thousand Oaks to Irvine without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 14m and costs $13 - $18.

How long does it take to get from Thousand Oaks to Irvine?

It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Thousand Oaks to Irvine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thousand Oaks to Irvine bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Thousand Oaks to Irvine train from?

Thousand Oaks to Irvine train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Moorpark station.

Train or bus from Thousand Oaks to Irvine?

The best way to get from Thousand Oaks to Irvine is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs $12 - $21. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $9 - $10 and takes 6h.

Where does the Thousand Oaks to Irvine bus arrive?

Thousand Oaks to Irvine bus services, operated by LA DOT, arrive at Figueroa St & Pico Blvd station.

Where does the Thousand Oaks to Irvine train arrive?

Thousand Oaks to Irvine train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.

Can I drive from Thousand Oaks to Irvine?

Yes, the driving distance between Thousand Oaks to Irvine is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Thousand Oaks to Irvine.

Where can I stay near Irvine?

There are 1488+ hotels available in Irvine.

Thousand Oaks to Irvine - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 53 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Thousand Oaks to Irvine by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to Flower St & 7th Stbus 422 / ...
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain OC Line
4h 14m
$14–18
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to Figueroa St & Pico Blvdbus 422 / ...
2. Take the bus from Flower / Pico to Disneyland Employee's Entrancebus 460
6h
$9–10
Train
1. Take the train from Moorpark to L.A. Union Stationtrain VC Line
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain OC Line
4h 45m
$13–21
Drive 78.6 mi
1. Drive from Thousand Oaks to Irvinecar 78.6 mi
1h 27m
$15–21
Bus, train, line 53 bus
1. Take the bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to Flower St & 5th Stbus 422 / ...
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Anaheimtrain
3. Take the bus from Artic - Dock 4 to Main-Paseo Westparkbus 53
5h 13m
$16–30

Thousand Oaks to Irvine by bus, subway, and train

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Distance: 83.5 mi
Duration: 4h 14m

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

You can take a bus from Thousand Oaks Transit Center to Tustin via Moorpark Station EB, Moorpark, and L.A. Union Station in around 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to Main-Harvard via Figueroa St & Pico Blvd, Flower / Pico, Disneyland Employee's Entrance, Harbor-East Shuttle Area, and Artic - Dock 4 in around 6h.

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