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

The cheapest way to get from Thousand Oaks to Tijuana is to drive which costs $550 - $800 and takes 3h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thousand Oaks to Tijuana is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs $550 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Thousand Oaks and Tijuana?

No, there is no direct bus from Thousand Oaks to Tijuana. However, there are services departing from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd and arriving at Tijuana Línea, B.C. via Figueroa / Pico, El Monte Station Upper Level and El Monte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Thousand Oaks and Tijuana?

No, there is no direct train from Thousand Oaks to Tijuana station. However, there are services departing from Moorpark Amtrak and arriving at San Ysidro Station via Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.

How far is it from Thousand Oaks to Tijuana?

The distance between Thousand Oaks and Tijuana is 329 km. The road distance is 285.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Thousand Oaks to Tijuana without a car is to bus via El Monte which takes 6h 42m and costs $800 - $1300.

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

It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Thousand Oaks to Tijuana, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Thousand Oaks to Tijuana?

The best way to get from Thousand Oaks to Tijuana is to bus via El Monte which takes 6h 42m and costs $800 - $1300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1100 - $2500 and takes 8h 3m.

Where does the Thousand Oaks to Tijuana bus arrive?

Thousand Oaks to Tijuana bus services, operated by LA DOT, arrive at Figueroa St & Pico Blvd station.

Where does the Thousand Oaks to Tijuana train arrive?

Thousand Oaks to Tijuana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.

Can I drive from Thousand Oaks to Tijuana?

Yes, the driving distance between Thousand Oaks to Tijuana is 286 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Thousand Oaks to Tijuana.

Where can I stay near Tijuana?

There are 563+ hotels available in Tijuana.

Thousand Oaks to Tijuana - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Thousand Oaks to Tijuana by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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Bus via El Monte
best
1. Take the bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to Figueroa St & Pico Blvdbus 422 / ...
2. Take the bus from El Monte to Tijuana Línea, B.C.bus Lxus 3105
6h 42m
$825–1,258
Drive 285.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Thousand Oaks to Tijuanacar 285.9 km
3h 10m
$554–799
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Moorpark Amtrak to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
8h 3m
$1,180–2,488
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 Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
8h 13m
$989–2,053
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rocketdyne Layover to Van Nuys / Keswickbus 169
2. Take the bus from Pacoima - San Fernando to Tijuana Línea, B.C.bus Lxit 3303 / ...
9h 36m
$857–1,167

Thousand Oaks to Tijuana by bus

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6h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 328.7 km
Duration: 6h 42m

What companies run services between Thousand Oaks, Ventura County, CA, USA and Tijuana, Mexico?

You can take a bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to Tijuana Línea, B.C. via Figueroa St & Pico Blvd, Figueroa / Pico, El Monte Station - Upper Level, El Monte Station Upper Level, Garvey Ave and Mountain View Rd E, and El Monte in around 6h 42m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Moorpark Amtrak to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center every 4 hours. Tickets cost $900–1,900 and the journey takes 4h 27m.

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