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

From Thousand Oaks to Santa Monica by bus and subway

To get from Thousand Oaks to Santa Monica in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 44 bus from Hillcrest Dr & Artisan Rd station to Thousand Oaks Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CE422 bus and finally take the E LINE subway from Grand Av Arts/Bunker Hill station to 17th St / SMC station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 23 min. The bus and subway schedule from Thousand Oaks may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Santa Monica on the Moovit app.

263min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4444
Bus - CE422CE422
Subway - E LINE
Walk to Santa Monica
Leaves from Hillcrest Dr & Artisan Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hillcrest Dr & Artisan Rd
    510 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4444
    Wait for bus
    44
    Bi-Directional
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Thousand Oaks Transit Center
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Thousand Oaks Transit Center
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - CE422CE422
    Wait for bus
    CE422
    Eastbound
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hope St & 1st St (Southbound)
    113 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Grand Av Arts/Bunker Hill
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Subway - E LINE
    Wait for subway
    E LINE
    Downtown Santa Monica Station
  • 9
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    17th St / SMC
    45 min
  • 10
    Walk to Santa Monica
    Walk to
    Santa Monica
    480 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Thousand Oaks to Santa Monica by bus and subway via 70, CE422 and E LINE

To get from Thousand Oaks to Santa Monica in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 70 bus from Newbury Rd North of Michael Dr station to Thousand Oaks Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CE422 bus and finally take the E LINE subway from Grand Av Arts/Bunker Hill station to 17th St / SMC station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 40 min. The bus and subway schedule from Thousand Oaks may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Santa Monica on the Moovit app.

220min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7070
Bus - CE422CE422
Subway - E LINE
Walk to Santa Monica
Leaves from Newbury Rd North of Michael Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Newbury Rd North of Michael Dr
    850 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Northbound
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Thousand Oaks Transit Center
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Thousand Oaks Transit Center
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - CE422CE422
    Wait for bus
    CE422
    Eastbound
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hope St & 1st St (Southbound)
    113 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Grand Av Arts/Bunker Hill
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Subway - E LINE
    Wait for subway
    E LINE
    Downtown Santa Monica Station
  • 9
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    17th St / SMC
    45 min
  • 10
    Walk to Santa Monica
    Walk to
    Santa Monica
    480 yd • 6 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 65.13 mi, which can typically be travelled in 263 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Thousand Oaks to Santa Monica by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Thousand Oaks to Santa Monica

To check the bus and subway schedule from Thousand Oaks to Santa Monica using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Thousand Oaks) and destination (Santa Monica), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and subway, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and subway schedules.

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Alternative route from Thousand Oaks to Santa Monica by bus and subway via 70, CE422 and E LINE

To get from Thousand Oaks to Santa Monica in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 70 bus from Newbury Rd North of Michael Dr station to Thousand Oaks Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CE422 bus and finally take the E LINE subway from Grand Av Arts/Bunker Hill station to 17th St / SMC station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 40 min. The bus and subway schedule from Thousand Oaks may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Santa Monica on the Moovit app.

220min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7070
Bus - CE422CE422
Subway - E LINE
Walk to Santa Monica
Leaves from Newbury Rd North of Michael Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Newbury Rd North of Michael Dr
    850 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Northbound
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Thousand Oaks Transit Center
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Thousand Oaks Transit Center
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - CE422CE422
    Wait for bus
    CE422
    Eastbound
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hope St & 1st St (Southbound)
    113 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Grand Av Arts/Bunker Hill
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Subway - E LINE
    Wait for subway
    E LINE
    Downtown Santa Monica Station
  • 9
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    17th St / SMC
    45 min
  • 10
    Walk to Santa Monica
    Walk to
    Santa Monica
    480 yd • 6 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 263 minutes, using Bus line 44, Bus line CE422, Subway line E LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 220 minutes, using Bus line 70, Bus line CE422, Subway line E LINE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 23 min.

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

    The 44 bus line goes from Hillcrest Dr & Artisan Rd station near Thousand Oaks to Bi-Directional station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Bi-Directional 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 and subway?

    The total travel time between Thousand Oaks and Santa Monica in Los Angeles by bus and subway is about 4 hr 23 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 & 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 Bi-Directional station, which is closest to Santa Monica in Los Angeles.

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