There are 7 ways to get from Merced to Thousand Oaks by bus, train, car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Merced to Bakersfieldbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Fernandobus
- Take the train from Van Nuys to Moorpark Amtraktrain
8h 47m$41–76Drive 277.5 mi
- Drive from Merced to Thousand Oakscar 277.5 mi
4h 46m$51–74Fly from Merced Municipal Airport, bus
- Fly from Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane MCE - LAX
- Take the bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rdbus
6h 43m$80–192Bus via Los Angeles
- Take the bus from Merced to Huntington Parkbus Stockton
- Take the bus from Figueroa St & Jefferson Blvd to Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rdbus 422 / ...
9h 17m$41–56Bus
- Take the bus from Merced to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2007
- Take the bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rdbus 422
9h 32m$47–73Bus #2
- Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0810 / ...
- Take the bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rdbus 422
9h 32m$48–83Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the bus from Merced to Fresnobus
- Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane FAT - LAX
- Take the bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rdbus
8h 23m$521–690
Merced to Thousand Oaks by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Merced to Thousand Oaks is to bus via Los Angeles which costs $40 - $60 and takes 9h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Merced to Thousand Oaks is to drive which takes 4h 46m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Merced to Thousand Oaks. However, there are services departing from Merced and arriving at Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd via Florence / Malabar and Figueroa St & Jefferson Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.
The distance between Merced and Thousand Oaks is 303 miles. The road distance is 279.1 miles.
The best way to get from Merced to Thousand Oaks without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 47m and costs $40 - $80.
It takes approximately 8h 47m to get from Merced to Thousand Oaks, including transfers.
Merced to Thousand Oaks bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from Merced station.
Merced to Thousand Oaks bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at Huntington Park station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merced to Thousand Oaks is 279 miles. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Merced to Thousand Oaks.
There are 212+ hotels available in Thousand Oaks.
What companies run services between Merced, CA, USA and Thousand Oaks, Ventura County, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Merced to Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd via Florence / Malabar, Figueroa / Jefferson, and Figueroa St & Jefferson Blvd in around 9h 17m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $27–200
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Merced Municipal Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–170
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Van Nuys to Moorpark Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Van Nuys to Moorpark Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +52 644 410 2444
- atencionaclientes@tufesa.com.mx
- Website
- tufesa.com.mx
Bus from Merced to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $21–35
- Titanium
- $23–35
Bus from Bakersfield to San Fernando
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–25
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $11–25
- Titanium
- $12–25
Bus from Merced to Huntington Park
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $35–50
- Titanium
- $35–50
Bus from Merced to Fresno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–21
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $7–21
- Titanium
- $7–20
- Phone
- +1 213-808-2273
- Website
- ladottransit.com
Bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $4
- Website
- https://www.ladottransit.com/
- Adult
- $4
Bus from Figueroa St & Jefferson Blvd to Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- https://www.ladottransit.com/
- Adult
- $4–5
Bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $4
- Website
- https://www.ladottransit.com/
- Adult
- $4
Bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $4
- Website
- https://www.ladottransit.com/
- Adult
- $4
Bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $4
- Website
- https://www.ladottransit.com/
- Adult
- $4
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- tufesainternacional.com
Bus from Merced to Huntington Park
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Schedules at
- tufesainternacional.com
- Adult One way
- $60–85
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Merced to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Merced Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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