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How to get fromJoshua Tree National Park to Channel Islands National Parkby bus, train, ferry, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Joshua Tree National Park to Channel Islands National Park by bus, train, ferry, or car

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  1. Bus, train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from 29 Palms Transit Center to Palm Springs Airportbus bus 15
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oxnardtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Oxnard, CA to East Anacapa Islandferry ferry
    10h 52m
    $138–215

  2. Drive 208.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Center to Robert J. Lagomarsino Visitor Center at Channel Islands National Parkcar car 208.2 mi
    3h 45m
    $38–55

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 254.8 mi
  • Duration: 10h 52m

What companies run services between Joshua Tree National Park, CA, USA and Channel Islands National Park, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Joshua Tree National Park to Channel Islands National Park. However, you can walk to 29 Palms Transit Center, take the bus to Palm Springs Airport, take the bus to Fullerton Amtrak Station, walk to Fullerton Amtrak Station, take the train to Oxnard, take the taxi to Oxnard, CA, take the ferry to East Anacapa Island, then walk to East Anacapa Island. Alternatively, you can drive from Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Center to Robert J. Lagomarsino Visitor Center at Channel Islands National Park in around 3h 45m.

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