There are 6 ways to get from Thousand Oaks to San Diego State University by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Moorpark Amtrak to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 29m$54–139Drive 160.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Thousand Oaks to San Diego State Universitycar 160.1 mi
2h 51m$30–43Bus
- Take the bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to Flower St & 7th Stbus 422 / ...
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 26m$47–78Bus, 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 23m$177–589Bus, 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 39m$42–108Line 169 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Rocketdyne Layover to Saticoy / Woodleybus 169
- Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diegobus reLAXsan
8h 26m$67–142
Thousand Oaks to San Diego State University by bus, train, tram, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thousand Oaks to San Diego State University is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 2h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Thousand Oaks to San Diego State University is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Thousand Oaks to San Diego State University. However, there are services departing from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd and arriving at SDSU Transit Center via 7th St & Hope St, Los Angeles and Santa Fe Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Thousand Oaks to San Diego State University station. However, there are services departing from Moorpark Amtrak and arriving at SDSU Station via Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
The distance between Thousand Oaks and San Diego State University is 191 miles. The road distance is 161.1 miles.
The best way to get from Thousand Oaks to San Diego State University without a car is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs $50 - $140.
It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Thousand Oaks to San Diego State University, including transfers.
Thousand Oaks to San Diego State University bus services, operated by LA DOT, depart from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd station.
Thousand Oaks to San Diego State University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Moorpark Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Thousand Oaks to San Diego State University is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs $50 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $80 and takes 7h 26m.
What companies run services between Thousand Oaks, Ventura County, CA, USA and San Diego State University, 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 San Diego State University via Flower St & 7th St, 7th St & Hope St, Alameda St & Los Angeles St, Los Angeles, San Diego, Santa Fe Depot, and SDSU Transit Center in around 7h 26m.
- 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
Train from Moorpark Amtrak to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 213-808-2273
- Website
- Ladot
Bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to Flower St & 7th St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- Ladot
- 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
- Ladot
- Adult
- $3–4
Bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to Flower St & 5th St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- Ladot
- Adult
- $3–4
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Rocketdyne Layover to Saticoy / Woodley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- 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
- gorelaxsan.com
- Phone
- (323)-776-5467
- [email protected]
- Website
- LAX LINQ
Bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- LAX LINQ
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More Questions & Answers
Thousand Oaks to San Diego State University bus services, operated by LA DOT, arrive at Flower St & 7th St station.
Thousand Oaks to San Diego State University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thousand Oaks to San Diego State University is 161 miles. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Thousand Oaks to San Diego State University.
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