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

The cheapest way to get from Thousand Oaks to Vista is to bus and train and line 303 bus via Los Angeles which costs $19 - $28 and takes 6h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thousand Oaks to Vista is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs $24 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Thousand Oaks and Vista?

No, there is no direct bus from Thousand Oaks to Vista. However, there are services departing from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd and arriving at Vista Transit Center Stall 5 via Olympic / Flower, Los Angeles Downtown and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Thousand Oaks and Vista?

No, there is no direct train from Thousand Oaks to Vista. However, there are services departing from Moorpark Amtrak and arriving at Vista Transit Center via Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.

How far is it from Thousand Oaks to Vista?

The distance between Thousand Oaks and Vista is 153 miles. The road distance is 132 miles.

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

The best way to get from Thousand Oaks to Vista without a car is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs $40 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Thousand Oaks to Vista, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Thousand Oaks to Vista?

The best way to get from Thousand Oaks to Vista is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs $40 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $22 - $40 and takes 6h 47m.

Where does the Thousand Oaks to Vista bus arrive?

Thousand Oaks to Vista bus services, operated by LA DOT, arrive at Flower St & Olympic Blvd station.

Where does the Thousand Oaks to Vista train arrive?

Thousand Oaks to Vista train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside station.

Can I drive from Thousand Oaks to Vista?

Yes, the driving distance between Thousand Oaks to Vista is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Thousand Oaks to Vista.

Where can I stay near Vista?

There are 985+ hotels available in Vista.

Thousand Oaks to Vista - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 303 bus, and car

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Moorpark Amtrak to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 52m
$44–101
Bus, train, line 303 bus via Los Angeles
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to Flower St & 7th Stbus 422 / ...
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain
3. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 to Vista Transit Center Stall 5bus 303 / ...
6h 23m
$20–28
Drive 131.2 mi
1. Drive from Thousand Oaks to Vistacar 131.2 mi
2h 19m
$24–35
Bus, train, line 303 bus
1. Take the bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to Flower St & 5th Stbus 422 / ...
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain
3. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 to Vista Transit Center Stall 5bus 303 / ...
6h 29m
$35–73
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to Flower St & Olympic Blvdbus 422 / ...
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus FlixBus 2017
6h 47m
$23–38

Thousand Oaks to Vista by bus, train, and tram (Amtrak)

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Distance: 152.5 mi
Duration: 5h 52m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Moorpark Amtrak to Oceanside every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 3h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to Vista Transit Center Stall 5 via Olympic / Flower, Vignes / Cesar E Chavez, Los Angeles Downtown, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 in around 6h 47m.

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