What is the cheapest way to get from Thousand Oaks to San Luis Obispo?

The cheapest way to get from Thousand Oaks to San Luis Obispo is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Thousand Oaks to San Luis Obispo?

The fastest way to get from Thousand Oaks to San Luis Obispo is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Thousand Oaks and San Luis Obispo?

No, there is no direct bus from Thousand Oaks to San Luis Obispo. However, there are services departing from Thousand Oaks Transit Center and arriving at San Luis Obispo via Pacific View Mall and Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Thousand Oaks and San Luis Obispo?

No, there is no direct train from Thousand Oaks to San Luis Obispo. However, there are services departing from Camarillo Amtrak and arriving at San Luis Obispo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

How far is it from Thousand Oaks to San Luis Obispo?

The distance between Thousand Oaks and San Luis Obispo is 176 miles. The road distance is 147.5 miles.

How do I travel from Thousand Oaks to San Luis Obispo without a car?

The best way to get from Thousand Oaks to San Luis Obispo without a car is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs $50 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Thousand Oaks to San Luis Obispo?

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Thousand Oaks to San Luis Obispo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thousand Oaks to San Luis Obispo bus from?

Thousand Oaks to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by Ventura County Transportation Commission, depart from Thousand Oaks Transit Center station.

Where do I catch the Thousand Oaks to San Luis Obispo train from?

Thousand Oaks to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Camarillo Amtrak station.

Train or bus from Thousand Oaks to San Luis Obispo?

The best way to get from Thousand Oaks to San Luis Obispo is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs $50 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 6h 47m.

Where does the Thousand Oaks to San Luis Obispo bus arrive?

Thousand Oaks to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by Ventura County Transportation Commission, arrive at Pacific View Mall station.

Where does the Thousand Oaks to San Luis Obispo train arrive?

Thousand Oaks to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.

Can I drive from Thousand Oaks to San Luis Obispo?

Yes, the driving distance between Thousand Oaks to San Luis Obispo is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Thousand Oaks to San Luis Obispo.

Where can I stay near San Luis Obispo?

There are 283+ hotels available in San Luis Obispo.

Thousand Oaks to San Luis Obispo - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Thousand Oaks to San Luis Obispo by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Camarillo Amtrak to San Luis Obispotrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 21m
$52–114
Drive 146.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Thousand Oaks to San Luis Obispocar 146.7 mi
2h 46m
$27–39
Bus
1. Take the bus from Thousand Oaks Transit Center to Pacific View Mallbus 50 / ...
2. Take the bus from Pacific View Mall to UCSB Bus Loopbus 87 / ...
3. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to San Luis Obispobus
6h 47m
$33–58

Thousand Oaks to San Luis Obispo by bus and train (Amtrak)

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5h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 174.7 mi
Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Thousand Oaks, Ventura County, CA, USA and San Luis Obispo, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Camarillo Amtrak to San Luis Obispo 3 times a day. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 3h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thousand Oaks Transit Center to San Luis Obispo via Pacific View Mall and Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop in around 6h 47m.

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