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

The cheapest way to get from Riverside to Thousand Oaks is to bus which costs $7 - $12 and takes 5h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riverside to Thousand Oaks is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs $16 - $25.

Is there a direct bus between Riverside and Thousand Oaks?

No, there is no direct bus from Riverside to Thousand Oaks. However, there are services departing from Riverside and arriving at Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rd via Holt @ Lemon, Pomona Transit Center and Figueroa St & 12th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

How far is it from Riverside to Thousand Oaks?

The distance between Riverside and Thousand Oaks is 108 miles. The road distance is 92.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Riverside to Thousand Oaks without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 27m and costs $16 - $20.

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

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Riverside to Thousand Oaks, including transfers.

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

Riverside to Thousand Oaks bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, depart from Pomona Transit Center station.

Train or bus from Riverside to Thousand Oaks?

The best way to get from Riverside to Thousand Oaks is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs $16 - $26. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $7 - $12 and takes 5h 21m.

Where does the Riverside to Thousand Oaks bus arrive?

Riverside to Thousand Oaks bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, arrive at Flower St and 12th St station.

Can I drive from Riverside to Thousand Oaks?

Yes, the driving distance between Riverside to Thousand Oaks is 93 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Riverside to Thousand Oaks.

Where can I stay near Thousand Oaks?

There are 224+ hotels available in Thousand Oaks.

Riverside to Thousand Oaks - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Riverside to Thousand Oaks by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Station91-PV Line / ...
2. Take the bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rd422
4h 27m
$17–20
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pomona Transit Center to Flower St and 12th St707
2. Take the bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rd422
5h 21m
$7–12
Train
1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Station91-PV Line / ...
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to MoorparkVC Line
5h 7m
$17–26
Drive 92.2 mi
1. Drive from Riverside to Thousand Oaks92.2 mi
1h 40m
$17–25

Riverside to Thousand Oaks by train, tram, and bus

55Weekly Services

4h 27mAverage Duration

$17Cheapest Price

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Distance: 107.8 mi
Duration: 4h 27m

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

You can take a train from Riverside - Downtown to Thousand Oaks Transit Center via L.A. Union Station, Moorpark, and Moorpark Station WB in around 5h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riverside to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rd via Ontario Amtrak, Holt @ Lemon, Pomona Transit Center, Flower St and 12th St, and Figueroa St & 12th St in around 5h 21m.

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