What is the cheapest way to get from Thousand Oaks to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest way to get from Thousand Oaks to Santa Barbara is to bus which costs $2 - $8 and takes 3h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Thousand Oaks to Santa Barbara?

The fastest way to get from Thousand Oaks to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 59 min and costs $10 - $15.

Is there a direct bus between Thousand Oaks and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from Thousand Oaks to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Thousand Oaks Transit Center and arriving at Gutierrez at Garden via Pacific View Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.

How far is it from Thousand Oaks to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Thousand Oaks and Santa Barbara is 57 miles. The road distance is 56.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Thousand Oaks to Santa Barbara without a car is to line 50 bus and train which takes 2h 32m and costs $15 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Thousand Oaks to Santa Barbara?

It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Thousand Oaks to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thousand Oaks to Santa Barbara bus from?

Thousand Oaks to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Ventura County Transportation Commission, depart from Thousand Oaks Transit Center station.

Where does the Thousand Oaks to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

Thousand Oaks to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Ventura County Transportation Commission, arrive at Pacific View Mall station.

Can I drive from Thousand Oaks to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Thousand Oaks to Santa Barbara is 56 miles. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Thousand Oaks to Santa Barbara.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 273+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

Thousand Oaks to Santa Barbara - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 50 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Thousand Oaks to Santa Barbara by bus, train, or car

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Line 50 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from The Oaks to Camarillo stationbus 50
2. Take the train from Camarillo Amtrak to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 32m
$16–34
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Thousand Oaks Transit Center to Pacific View Mallbus 50 / ...
2. Take the bus from Pacific View Mall to Gutierrez at Gardenbus 88 / ...
3h 32m
$3–8
Drive 55.9 mi
1. Drive from Thousand Oaks to Santa Barbaracar 55.9 mi
59 min
$11–15
Bus via Figueroa at Chapala
1. Take the bus from Thousand Oaks Transit Center to Pacific View Mallbus 50 / ...
2. Take the bus from Pacific View Mall to Figueroa at Chapalabus 82 / ...
3h 33m
$3–8

Thousand Oaks to Santa Barbara by bus and train

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2h 32mAverage Duration

$16Cheapest Price

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Distance: 56.2 mi
Duration: 2h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Thousand Oaks Transit Center to Gutierrez at Garden via Pacific View Mall in around 3h 32m.

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