How to get fromSanta Monica to Thousand Oaksby tram, bus, car or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Monica to Thousand Oaks by tram, bus, car, or taxi

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Tram, bus
best
1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Pico StationMetro E Line
2. Take the bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rd422
3h 26m
$6
Drive 30.1 mi
1. Drive from Santa Monica to Thousand Oaks30.1 mi
44 min
$6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica to Thousand Oaks30.1 mi
44 min
$120–150
Line 33 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from 2nd / Santa Monica to Venice / Olive33
2. Take the bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rd422
4h 11m
$6

Santa Monica to Thousand Oaks by tram and bus

55Weekly Services

3h 26mAverage Duration

$6Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Santa Monica to Thousand Oaks.

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Distance: 59.2 mi
Duration: 3h 26m

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

You can take a bus from 2nd / Santa Monica to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rd via Venice / Olive and Figueroa St & 12th St in around 4h 11m.

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Thousand Oaks(opens in a new window), United States(opens in a new window)

Thousand Oaks is a city in the northwestern part of Greater Los Angeles, approximately 15 mi from the city of Los Angeles and 40 mi from Downtown Los Angeles. The second-largest city in Ventura County, California, it is named after the many oak trees present in the area. - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

Things to do in Thousand Oaks

Ronald Reagan Presidential Library(Opens in a new window)

The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Center for Public Affairs is the presidential library and final resting place of Ronald Wilson Reagan, the 40th President of the United States (1981–1989), and his wife Nancy Reagan. Designed by Hugh Stubbins and Associates, the library is in Simi Valley, California, about 40 mi northwest of Downtown Los Angeles and 15 mi west of Chatsworth.

Gardens of the World(Opens in a new window)

Gardens of the World is a botanical garden in Thousand Oaks, California. It is located at Thousand Oaks Boulevard, directly across the street from Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza. Established in 2001, the park was given to the city by the owners of a local travel agency. It is home to a French garden and waterfall, English rose garden, Italian grapevine garden and a Japanese garden with koi ponds and a pagoda. The park is used for hiking and picnicking, and guided tours of the gardens are available. Its Californian Mission Courtyard is home to native California flora and replicas of the remaining 21 California Missions. It is also a statue of Padre Serra in this part of the park. The botanical garden is 4,5 acres.

Malibu Creek State Park(Opens in a new window)

Malibu Creek State Park is a state park of California, United States, preserving the Malibu Creek canyon in the Santa Monica Mountains. The 8215 acre park was established in 1974. Opened to the public in 1976, the park is also a component of Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.

Zuma Beach(Opens in a new window)

Zuma Beach is a county beach located at 30000 Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) in Malibu, California. One of the largest and most popular beaches in Los Angeles County, Zuma is known for its long, wide sands and excellent surf. It consistently ranks among the healthiest beaches for clean water conditions in Los Angeles County.

Places to stay in Thousand Oaks

Hyatt Regency Westlake(Opens in a new window)

7.9Good

Westlake Village Inn(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village(Opens in a new window)

9.5Superb

Best Western Plus Thousand Oaks Inn(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

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