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

The cheapest way to get from Thousand Oaks to Oceanside is to bus and train via Los Angeles which costs $17 - $23 and takes 5h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thousand Oaks to Oceanside is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs $22 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Thousand Oaks and Oceanside?

No, there is no direct bus from Thousand Oaks to Oceanside. However, there are services departing from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd and arriving at Oceanside Transportation Center via Olympic / Flower and Los Angeles Downtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Thousand Oaks and Oceanside?

No, there is no direct train from Thousand Oaks to Oceanside. However, there are services departing from Moorpark Amtrak and arriving at Oceanside via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.

How far is it from Thousand Oaks to Oceanside?

The distance between Thousand Oaks and Oceanside is 144 miles. The road distance is 122.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Thousand Oaks to Oceanside without a car is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs $40 - $95.

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

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Thousand Oaks to Oceanside, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Thousand Oaks to Oceanside?

The best way to get from Thousand Oaks to Oceanside is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs $40 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20 - $35 and takes 5h 35m.

Where does the Thousand Oaks to Oceanside bus arrive?

Thousand Oaks to Oceanside bus services, operated by LA DOT, arrive at Flower St & Olympic Blvd station.

Where does the Thousand Oaks to Oceanside train arrive?

Thousand Oaks to Oceanside train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside station.

Can I drive from Thousand Oaks to Oceanside?

Yes, the driving distance between Thousand Oaks to Oceanside is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Thousand Oaks to Oceanside.

Where can I stay near Oceanside?

There are 722+ hotels available in Oceanside.

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There are 5 ways to get from Thousand Oaks to Oceanside by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Moorpark Amtrak to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 7m
$42–94
Bus, train via Los Angeles
cheapest
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 Oceansidetrain OC Line
5h 11m
$18–23
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 Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 17m
$33–68
Drive 121.9 mi
1. Drive from Thousand Oaks to Oceansidecar 121.9 mi
2h 9m
$23–33
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to Flower St & Olympic Blvdbus 422 / ...
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus FlixBus 2017
5h 35m
$21–32

Thousand Oaks to Oceanside by bus and train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 142.7 mi
Duration: 5h 7m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Moorpark Amtrak to Oceanside every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 3h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to Oceanside Transportation Center via Olympic / Flower, Vignes / Cesar E Chavez, and Los Angeles Downtown in around 5h 35m.

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