There are 6 ways to get from Thousand Oaks to La Jolla by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Moorpark Amtrak to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 45m$54–129Drive 150.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Thousand Oaks to La Jollacar 150.7 mi
2h 42m$28–40Bus, train
- Take the bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to Flower St & 5th Stbus 422 / ...
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 55m$42–98Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to Flower St & 7th Stbus
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
6h 30m$175–674Bus
- Take the bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to Flower St & 7th Stbus 422 / ...
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
7h 37m$28–51Bus via Los Angeles Airport (LAX)
- Take the bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to Flower St & Olympic Blvdbus 422 / ...
- Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diegobus reLAXsan
7h 52m$69–134
Thousand Oaks to La Jolla by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thousand Oaks to La Jolla is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Thousand Oaks to La Jolla is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Thousand Oaks to La Jolla. However, there are services departing from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd and arriving at Silverado St & Herschel Av via Los Angeles Union Station and Old Town Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Thousand Oaks to La Jolla. However, there are services departing from Moorpark Amtrak and arriving at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
The distance between Thousand Oaks and La Jolla is 192 miles. The road distance is 151.6 miles.
The best way to get from Thousand Oaks to La Jolla without a car is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs $50 - $130.
It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Thousand Oaks to La Jolla, including transfers.
Thousand Oaks to La Jolla bus services, operated by LA DOT, depart from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd station.
Thousand Oaks to La Jolla train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Moorpark Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Thousand Oaks to La Jolla is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs $50 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $27 - $55 and takes 7h 37m.
What companies run services between Thousand Oaks, Ventura County, CA, USA and La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Moorpark Amtrak to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center every 4 hours. Tickets cost $50–120 and the journey takes 4h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to Silverado St & Herschel Av via Flower St & 7th St, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, Los Angeles Union Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Transit Center in around 7h 37m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Moorpark Amtrak to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
Bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to Flower St & Olympic Blvd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- https://www.ladottransit.com/
- Adult
- $3–4
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- (858) 430-8440
- [email protected]
- Website
- gorelaxsan.com
Bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- https://www.gorelaxsan.com/
- Phone
- (323)-776-5467
- [email protected]
- Website
- laxlinq.com
Bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://laxlinq.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Thousand Oaks to La Jolla bus services, operated by LA DOT, arrive at Flower St & 7th St station.
Thousand Oaks to La Jolla train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thousand Oaks to La Jolla is 152 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Thousand Oaks to La Jolla.
There are 2102+ hotels available in La Jolla.










