What is the cheapest way to get from Del Mar to Thousand Oaks?

The cheapest way to get from Del Mar to Thousand Oaks is to line 101 bus and train and subway and bus and line 161 bus which costs $19 - $28 and takes 7h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Del Mar to Thousand Oaks?

The fastest way to get from Del Mar to Thousand Oaks is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs $25 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Del Mar and Thousand Oaks?

No, there is no direct bus from Del Mar to Thousand Oaks. However, there are services departing from Camino Del Mar & 15th St and arriving at Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rd via Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Alameda / Los Angeles and Figueroa St & 12th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.

How far is it from Del Mar to Thousand Oaks?

The distance between Del Mar and Thousand Oaks is 161 miles. The road distance is 142.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Del Mar to Thousand Oaks without a car is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs $22 - $90.

How long does it take to get from Del Mar to Thousand Oaks?

It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Del Mar to Thousand Oaks, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Del Mar to Thousand Oaks bus from?

Del Mar to Thousand Oaks bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Del Mar to Thousand Oaks?

The best way to get from Del Mar to Thousand Oaks is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs $22 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 19m.

Where does the Del Mar to Thousand Oaks bus arrive?

Del Mar to Thousand Oaks bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Del Mar to Thousand Oaks?

Yes, the driving distance between Del Mar to Thousand Oaks is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Del Mar to Thousand Oaks.

Where can I stay near Thousand Oaks?

There are 224+ hotels available in Thousand Oaks.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Moorpark AmtrakPacific Surfliner
6h 16m
$22–89
Line 101 bus, train, subway, bus, line 161 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Camino Del Mar & 15th St to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8101
2. Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Station
3. Take the subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to North Hollywood Station
4. Take the bus from North Hollywood Station to Canoga Station
5. Take the bus from Canoga Station to Thousand Oaks / Skyline161
7h 47m
$20–28
Bus
1. Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los AngelesAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rd422
7h 19m
Drive 141.3 mi
1. Drive from Del Mar to Thousand Oaks141.3 mi
2h 31m
$26–38
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los AngelesPacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rd422
6h 25m
$36–45

Del Mar to Thousand Oaks by bus and train (Amtrak)

35Weekly Services

6h 16mAverage Duration

$22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 160.6 mi
Duration: 6h 16m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Moorpark Amtrak 5 times a day. Tickets cost $19–80 and the journey takes 3h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Camino Del Mar & 15th St to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rd via Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, Alameda / Los Angeles, Grand / Venice, and Figueroa St & 12th St in around 7h 19m.

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