How to get from Thousand Oaks to El Rio by bus?

By bus

To get from Thousand Oaks to El Rio in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 40 bus from Hillcrest Dr. West of Rancho Conejo Bl. station to The Oaks station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 50 bus and finally take the 15 bus from Esplanade & Esplanade SHP Ctr (Southbound) station to Balboa & Salem station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min.

99min
Bus - 4040
Bus - 5050
Bus - 1515
Walk to El Rio
Leaves from Hillcrest Dr. West of Rancho Conejo Bl.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Thousand Oaks
  • 2
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    (Loop)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Oaks
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    The Oaks
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5050
    Wait for bus
    50
    Northbound Camarillo via Outlets, Oxnard - Esplanade, Ventura
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Esplanade Mall NB
    47 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Esplanade & Esplanade SHP Ctr (Southbound)
    ID 12322
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    Nyeland Acres - St Johns Hospital - El Rio
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Balboa & Salem
    ID 10601
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to El Rio
    Walk to
    El Rio
    600 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 44, 50 and 15

To get from Thousand Oaks to El Rio in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 44 bus from Hillcrest Dr. West of Artisan Rd. station to City Transportation Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 50 bus and finally take the 15 bus from Esplanade & Esplanade SHP Ctr (Southbound) station to Balboa & Salem station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 57 min.

117min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4444
Bus - 5050
Bus - 1515
Walk to El Rio
Leaves from Hillcrest Dr. West of Artisan Rd.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hillcrest Dr. West of Artisan Rd.
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4444
    Wait for bus
    44
    (Loop)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    City Transportation Center
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Thousand Oaks Transit Center
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5050
    Wait for bus
    50
    Northbound Camarillo via Outlets, Oxnard - Esplanade, Ventura
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Esplanade Mall NB
    54 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Esplanade & Esplanade SHP Ctr (Southbound)
    ID 12322
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    Nyeland Acres - St Johns Hospital - El Rio
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Balboa & Salem
    ID 10601
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to El Rio
    Walk to
    El Rio
    600 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Thousand Oaks to El Rio

The distance between Thousand Oaks, Los Angeles and El Rio, Los Angeles is approximately 27.49 mi, which can typically be travelled in 99 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Thousand Oaks to El Rio by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Thousand Oaks

Thousand Oaks is located at Thousand Oaks, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Conejo Industrial Park - Hillcrest Dr/Mitchell Rd (NE Corner).

Bus stations close to Thousand Oaks:

  • Conejo Industrial Park - Hillcrest Dr/Mitchell Rd (NE Corner)
  • Hillcrest Dr. West of Artisan Rd.
  • Hillcrest Dr. & Artisan Rd.

Public transit stations close to El Rio, Los Angeles

El Rio is located at El Rio, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Simon & Cortez (Westbound).

Train stations close to El Rio:

  • Oxnard
  • East Ventura Metrolink Station

Bus stations close to El Rio:

  • Simon & Cortez (Westbound)
  • Simon & Cortez
  • Balboa & Salem (Northbound)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 44, 50 and 15

To get from Thousand Oaks to El Rio in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 44 bus from Hillcrest Dr. West of Artisan Rd. station to City Transportation Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 50 bus and finally take the 15 bus from Esplanade & Esplanade SHP Ctr (Southbound) station to Balboa & Salem station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 57 min.

117min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4444
Bus - 5050
Bus - 1515
Walk to El Rio
Leaves from Hillcrest Dr. West of Artisan Rd.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hillcrest Dr. West of Artisan Rd.
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4444
    Wait for bus
    44
    (Loop)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    City Transportation Center
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Thousand Oaks Transit Center
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5050
    Wait for bus
    50
    Northbound Camarillo via Outlets, Oxnard - Esplanade, Ventura
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Esplanade Mall NB
    54 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Esplanade & Esplanade SHP Ctr (Southbound)
    ID 12322
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    Nyeland Acres - St Johns Hospital - El Rio
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Balboa & Salem
    ID 10601
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to El Rio
    Walk to
    El Rio
    600 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Thousand Oaks to El Rio?

    The fastest way takes 99 minutes, using Bus line 40, Bus line 50, Bus line 15.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Thousand Oaks to El Rio?

    The alternative route takes 117 minutes, using Bus line 44, Bus line 50, Bus line 15.

  • Is there a direct bus between Thousand Oaks and El Rio in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 39 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Thousand Oaks to El Rio in Los Angeles?

    The 40 bus line goes from (Loop) station near Thousand Oaks to The Oaks station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till The Oaks station near El Rio in Los Angeles

  • How long does it take to travel from Thousand Oaks to El Rio in Los Angeles by bus?

    The total travel time between Thousand Oaks and El Rio in Los Angeles by bus is about 1 hr 39 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Thousand Oaks to get to El Rio in Los Angeles?

    Get on the 40 bus from the (Loop) stop near Thousand Oaks in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Thousand Oaks and El Rio in Los Angeles?

    Get off the bus at the The Oaks stop, which is closest to El Rio in Los Angeles.

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