How to get from Thousand Oaks to Santa Monica by bus?

By bus

To get from Thousand Oaks to Santa Monica 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 55X bus and finally take the TOPANGA CANYON BEACH BUS bus from Owensmouth Ave & Victory Blvd station to 4th St & Colorado Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 52 min.

172min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4444
Bus - 55X55X
Bus - TOPANGA CANYON BEACH BUSTOPANGA CANYON BEACH BUS
Walk to Santa Monica
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 - 55X55X
    Wait for bus
    55X
    55 - Southbound To Camarillo - Metrolink, Hillcrest / Mitchell, T.O.T.C. - Warner Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Victory & Topanga
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Owensmouth Ave & Victory Blvd
    380 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - TOPANGA CANYON BEACH BUSTOPANGA CANYON BEACH BUS
    Wait for bus
    TOPANGA CANYON BEACH BUS
    Santa Monica
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    4th St & Colorado Ave
    54 min
  • 10
    Walk to Santa Monica
    Walk to
    Santa Monica
    1.15 mi • 24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 44, 161 and TOPANGA CANYON BEACH BUS

To get from Thousand Oaks to Santa Monica 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 161 bus and finally take the TOPANGA CANYON BEACH BUS bus from Topanga Canyon Blvd & Ventura Blvd station to 4th St & Colorado Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $4.75.

242min$4.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4444
Bus - 161161
Bus - TOPANGA CANYON BEACH BUSTOPANGA CANYON BEACH BUS
Walk to Santa Monica
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
    City Transportation Center Curbside
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 161161
    Wait for bus
    161
    Canoga Station via Warner Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ventura / Topanga Canyon
    68 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Topanga Canyon Blvd & Ventura Blvd
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - TOPANGA CANYON BEACH BUSTOPANGA CANYON BEACH BUS
    Wait for bus
    TOPANGA CANYON BEACH BUS
    Santa Monica
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    4th St & Colorado Ave
    48 min
  • 10
    Walk to Santa Monica
    Walk to
    Santa Monica
    1.15 mi • 24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Thousand Oaks to Santa Monica
The distance between Thousand Oaks, Los Angeles and Santa Monica, Los Angeles is approximately 47.15 mi, which can typically be travelled in 172 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Thousand Oaks to Santa Monica 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 Santa Monica, Los Angeles

Santa Monica is located at Santa Monica, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Santa Monica EB & 20th FS.

Bus stations close to Santa Monica:

  • Santa Monica EB & 20th FS
  • 20th SB & Santa Monica FS
  • 14th NB & Arizona FS
Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 44, 161 and TOPANGA CANYON BEACH BUS

To get from Thousand Oaks to Santa Monica 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 161 bus and finally take the TOPANGA CANYON BEACH BUS bus from Topanga Canyon Blvd & Ventura Blvd station to 4th St & Colorado Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $4.75.

242min$4.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4444
Bus - 161161
Bus - TOPANGA CANYON BEACH BUSTOPANGA CANYON BEACH BUS
Walk to Santa Monica
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
    City Transportation Center Curbside
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 161161
    Wait for bus
    161
    Canoga Station via Warner Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ventura / Topanga Canyon
    68 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Topanga Canyon Blvd & Ventura Blvd
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - TOPANGA CANYON BEACH BUSTOPANGA CANYON BEACH BUS
    Wait for bus
    TOPANGA CANYON BEACH BUS
    Santa Monica
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    4th St & Colorado Ave
    48 min
  • 10
    Walk to Santa Monica
    Walk to
    Santa Monica
    1.15 mi • 24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Thousand Oaks to Santa Monica?

    The fastest way takes 172 minutes, using Bus line 44, Bus line 55X, Bus line TOPANGA CANYON BEACH BUS.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Thousand Oaks to Santa Monica?

    The alternative route takes 242 minutes, using Bus line 44, Bus line 161, Bus line TOPANGA CANYON BEACH BUS.

  • Is there a direct bus between Thousand Oaks and Santa Monica in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 52 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Thousand Oaks to Santa Monica in Los Angeles?

    The 44 bus line goes from Hillcrest Dr. West of Artisan Rd. station near Thousand Oaks to (Loop) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till (Loop) station near Santa Monica in Los Angeles

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

    The total travel time between Thousand Oaks and Santa Monica in Los Angeles by bus is about 2 hr 52 min.

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

    Get on the 44 bus from the Hillcrest Dr. West of Artisan Rd. stop near Thousand Oaks in Los Angeles.

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

    Get off the bus at the (Loop) stop, which is closest to Santa Monica in Los Angeles.

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