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

The cheapest way to get from Thousand Oaks to Pasadena is to bus and tram which costs $5 - $6 and takes 2h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thousand Oaks to Pasadena is to drive which takes 44 min and costs $7 - $12.

Is there a direct bus between Thousand Oaks and Pasadena?

No, there is no direct bus from Thousand Oaks to Pasadena. However, there are services departing from Hampshire Dr & Foothill Dr and arriving at Walnut St & Fair Oaks Ave via Encino Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.

Is there a direct train between Thousand Oaks and Pasadena?

No, there is no direct train from Thousand Oaks to Pasadena station. However, there are services departing from Moorpark and arriving at Memorial Park Station via Union Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.

How far is it from Thousand Oaks to Pasadena?

The distance between Thousand Oaks and Pasadena is 55 miles. The road distance is 42.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Thousand Oaks to Pasadena without a car is to bus and tram which takes 2h 41m and costs $5 - $6.

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

It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Thousand Oaks to Pasadena, including transfers.

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

Thousand Oaks to Pasadena bus services, operated by LA DOT, depart from Hampshire Dr & Foothill Dr station.

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

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

Train or bus from Thousand Oaks to Pasadena?

The best way to get from Thousand Oaks to Pasadena is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs $12 - $19. Alternatively, you can line 423 bus and line 549 bus, which costs $4 - $8 and takes 3h.

Where does the Thousand Oaks to Pasadena bus arrive?

Thousand Oaks to Pasadena bus services, operated by LA DOT, arrive at Encino Park & Ride station.

Where does the Thousand Oaks to Pasadena train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Thousand Oaks to Pasadena?

Yes, the driving distance between Thousand Oaks to Pasadena is 43 miles. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Thousand Oaks to Pasadena.

Where can I stay near Pasadena?

There are 1737+ hotels available in Pasadena.

Thousand Oaks to Pasadena - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, tram, car

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There are 5 ways to get from Thousand Oaks to Pasadena by bus, tram, train, car, or taxi

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Bus, tram
best
1. Take the bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to Flower St & 7th Stbus 422 / ...
2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Memorial Park Stationtram Metro A Line
2h 41m
$6
Line 423 bus, line 549 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hampshire Dr & Foothill Dr to Encino Park & Ridebus 423
2. Take the bus from Encino Park & Ride to Walnut St & Fair Oaks Avebus 549
3h
$5–8
Train
1. Take the train from Moorpark to L.A. Union Stationtrain VC Line
3h 14m
$13–19
Drive 42.5 mi
1. Drive from Thousand Oaks to Pasadenacar 42.5 mi
44 min
$8–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Thousand Oaks to Pasadenataxi 42.5 mi
44 min
$170–210

Thousand Oaks to Pasadena by bus and tram

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2h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 54.7 mi
Duration: 2h 41m

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

Metrolink Trains operates a train from Moorpark to L.A. Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 1h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hampshire Dr & Foothill Dr to Walnut St & Fair Oaks Ave via Encino Park & Ride in around 3h.

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