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How to get fromBakersfield to Thousand Oaksby bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus (Amtrak) or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Bakersfield to Thousand Oaks by bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus (Amtrak), or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San FernandobusSan José
    2. Take the train from Van Nuys to Moorpark AmtraktrainPacific Surfliner
    4h 45m
    $15–83

  2. Drive 115.1 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Thousand Oakscar115.1 mi
    2h 11m
    $21–31

  3. Bus, line 161 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Los AngelesbusGreyhound US0810
    2. Take the bus from Canoga Station to Thousand Oaks / Skylinebus161
    5h 2m
    $28–80

  4. Bus, line 50 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to OxnardbusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Camarillo station to Thousand Oaks Transit Centerbus50 / ...
    5h 3m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Los Angeles DowntownbusFlixBus 2006
    2. Take the bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rdbus422
    5h 24m
    $29–59

  6. Bus, line 169 bus, line 161 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Van Nuysbus
    2. Take the bus from Van Nuys / Keswick to Canoga Stationbus169
    3. Take the bus from Canoga Station to Thousand Oaks / Skylinebus161
    6h 41m

Bakersfield to Thousand Oaks by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration4h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$15Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Thousand Oaks, Ventura County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Thousand Oaks / Skyline via Los Angeles, North Hollywood Station, and Canoga Station in around 5h 2m.

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