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How to get fromThousand Oaks to Santa Monicaby bus, tram, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Thousand Oaks to Santa Monica by bus, tram, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, tram

    best
    1. Take the bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to Flower St & 7th Stbus bus 422 / ...
    2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    2h 55m
    $6

  2. Bus, line 20 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to Flower St & 5th Stbus bus 422 / ...
    2. Take the bus from 5th / Flower to Wilshire / Lincolnbus bus 20
    3h 29m
    $5–6

  3. Drive 30.2 mi

    1. Drive from Thousand Oaks to Santa Monicacar car 30.2 mi
    43 min
    $6–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Thousand Oaks to Santa Monicataxi taxi 30.2 mi
    43 min
    $120–160

Thousand Oaks to Santa Monica by bus and tram

Calendar85Weekly Services
Duration2h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 58.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to Wilshire / Lincoln via Flower St & 5th St and 5th / Flower in around 3h 29m.

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