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

The cheapest way to get from Thousand Oaks to Poway is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thousand Oaks to Poway is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs $28 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Thousand Oaks and Poway?

No, there is no direct bus from Thousand Oaks to Poway. However, there are services departing from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd and arriving at Midland Rd & Janette Ln via 7th St & Hope St, Los Angeles, Santa Fe Depot Transit Center and Rancho Bernardo Transit Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.

How far is it from Thousand Oaks to Poway?

The distance between Thousand Oaks and Poway is 178 miles. The road distance is 155.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Thousand Oaks to Poway without a car is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs $85 - $170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Thousand Oaks to Poway, including transfers.

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

Thousand Oaks to Poway bus services, operated by LA DOT, depart from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd station.

Train or bus from Thousand Oaks to Poway?

The best way to get from Thousand Oaks to Poway is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs $85 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 41m.

Where does the Thousand Oaks to Poway bus arrive?

Thousand Oaks to Poway bus services, operated by LA DOT, arrive at Flower St & 7th St station.

Can I drive from Thousand Oaks to Poway?

Yes, the driving distance between Thousand Oaks to Poway is 155 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Thousand Oaks to Poway.

Where can I stay near Poway?

There are 393+ hotels available in Poway.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Thousand Oaks to Poway by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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 Moorpark Amtrak to Solana Beach Amtrak StationPacific Surfliner
5h 43m
$86–164
Drive 154.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Thousand Oaks to Poway154.4 mi
2h 44m
$29–41
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to Flower St & 5th St422 / ...
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego
3. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot Transit Center to Rancho Bernardo Transit Station235 / ...
8h 37m
$42–57
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to Flower St & 7th St422 / ...
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diego
3. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot Transit Center to Rancho Bernardo Transit Station235 / ...
8h 41m

Thousand Oaks to Poway by bus and train

77Weekly Services

8h 37mAverage Duration

$42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 177.1 mi
Duration: 5h 43m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Moorpark Amtrak to Solana Beach Amtrak Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $19–80 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to Midland Rd & Janette Ln via Flower St & 7th St, 7th St & Hope St, Alameda St & Los Angeles St, Los Angeles, San Diego, Santa Fe Depot Transit Center, and Rancho Bernardo Transit Station in around 8h 41m.

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