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San Jose to Thousand Oaks by bus

Thousand Oaks lies 447 km (278 mi) south-east of San Jose, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

A coach takes about 8 h 17 min including stops, over roughly 546 km (339 mi) of road.

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San JoseThousand Oaks
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Population997,368129,339
Elevation23 m (75 ft)274 m (899 ft)
Time nowUTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles)UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles)
Postal codes95025–9519691358–91362

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Common questions

How far is Thousand Oaks from San Jose?

447 km (278 mi) in a straight line, south-east of San Jose; by road roughly 546 km (339 mi).

How long does it take to get from San Jose to Thousand Oaks by bus?

About 8 h 17 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between San Jose and Thousand Oaks?

No, both are on America/Los_Angeles at the moment.

Where these facts come from

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Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.