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

The cheapest way to get from Thousand Oaks to Poway is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thousand Oaks to Poway is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs $28 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Thousand Oaks and Poway?

No, there is no direct bus from Thousand Oaks to Poway. However, there are services departing from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd and arriving at Hilleary Pl & Hilleary Park Dr via 7th St & Hope St, Los Angeles, Santa Fe Depot and Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Thousand Oaks and Poway?

No, there is no direct train from Thousand Oaks to Poway. However, there are services departing from Moorpark Amtrak and arriving at Escondido Transit Center via Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.

How far is it from Thousand Oaks to Poway?

The distance between Thousand Oaks and Poway is 183 miles. The road distance is 155.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Thousand Oaks to Poway without a car is to train which takes 7h 45m and costs $45 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 7h 45m to get from Thousand Oaks to Poway, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Thousand Oaks to Poway?

The best way to get from Thousand Oaks to Poway is to train which takes 7h 45m and costs $45 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $85 and takes 8h 17m.

Where does the Thousand Oaks to Poway bus arrive?

Thousand Oaks to Poway bus services, operated by LA DOT, arrive at Flower St & 7th St station.

Where does the Thousand Oaks to Poway train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Thousand Oaks to Poway?

Yes, the driving distance between Thousand Oaks to Poway is 155 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Thousand Oaks to Poway.

Where can I stay near Poway?

There are 340+ hotels available in Poway.

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There are 4 ways to get from Thousand Oaks to Poway by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Moorpark Amtrak to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 45m
$48–111
Drive 154.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Thousand Oaks to Powaycar 154.4 mi
2h 45m
$29–41
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 San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
8h 11m
$49–103
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to Flower St & 7th Stbus 422 / ...
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 17m
$54–83

Thousand Oaks to Poway by bus, train, and tram (Amtrak)

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7h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 182.3 mi
Duration: 7h 45m

What companies run services between Thousand Oaks, Ventura County, CA, USA and Poway, 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 Hilleary Pl & Hilleary Park Dr via Flower St & 7th St, 7th St & Hope St, Alameda St & Los Angeles St, Los Angeles, San Diego, Santa Fe Depot, and Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station in around 8h 17m.

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