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Route 502

Thousand Oaks

This route continues as: Route 602

VIA Link Zone(s): Naco Pass, Randolph

Frequency: Every 30 minutes*

*For most operating hours. Exact times may vary.
VIA Link Connector

About Route 502

Route 502 Thousand Oaks / Converse provides bus service connecting North Star Transit Center through the Thousand Oaks corridor and Naco Pass to Randolph Transit Center, Morgan’s Wonderland, and the Converse / Ventura area, offering convenient access for residents, shoppers, and visitors to Morgan’s Wonderland, the first fully accessible, ultra-inclusive theme park designed so people of all abilities can play.

Upcoming Route Changes

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Past Route Changes

Effective DateService ChangeChange TypeAssets
5/4/2026

• Increase frequency from 60 minutes to 30 minutes, weekends.

Frequency Improvements Schedule | Video (EN) | Video (ES) | Map
8/18/2025

Route will be extended from Randolph Transit Center along Toepperwein Road to the Walmart on Crestway Drive — a segment previously served by Route 21.

Other Improvements

Popular Destinations:

VIA can take you to many popular attractions along this route.
  • Converse
  • Ventura
  • Randolph Transit Center
  • Morgan’s Wonderland
  • San Pedro Square
  • Hill Country Village
  • Brook Hollow Library
  • Thousand Oaks Library
  • Bradley MS
  • Naco Pass
  • North Star Transit Center

Fares

Reduced fares and passes are available for eligible customers (students, seniors, and more). Learn about reduced fares. 

FareFull PriceReduced Price
31-Day Pass$38.00$19.00
7-Day Pass$12.00$6.00
Day Pass$2.75$1.35
Semester Pass$38.00--
Annual Pass$365.00--
Regular Bus$1.30$0.65
Express Bus$2.60$1.30
TransfersFREEFREE
VIA Link$1.30$0.65
VIAtrans (Adult)$2.00--
VIAtrans (Child)$0.90--
Park & Ride$1.30$0.65

Ways to Pay

Rider Information

Holiday & Fiesta Schedules

Bus service on VIA observed holidays will be provided as follows:

SATURDAY SCHEDULE: Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Friday after Thanksgiving, New Year’s Eve and Christmas Eve.

SUNDAY SCHEDULE: New Year’s Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

FIESTA SCHEDULE: Times are subject to change during the Fiesta parades. Please refer to the Fiesta page details.

Rider Safety and Code of Conduct

At VIA Metropolitan Transit, your safety and comfort are our top priorities. We are committed to providing a safe, clean, and reliable ride for everyone in our community. To help ensure a welcoming environment for all passengers, please take a moment to review our official Code of Conduct.

Riders with Disabilities

All VIA buses and many stops are now accessible to riders with disabilities. Visually impaired riders can get help at stops using the Navilens apps.

Bike & Ride

You and your bike (including e-bikes) can go anywhere VIA goes. On the larger Prímo vehicles, there are bike racks inside the vehicle and on all other buses the bike rack is outside the bus in the front.

Free Wi-Fi

You and your bike (including e-bikes) can go anywhere VIA goes. On the larger Prímo vehicles, there are bike racks inside the vehicle and on all other buses the bike rack is outside the bus in the front.

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