What is the cheapest way to get from Joshua Tree National Park to Thousand Oaks?

The cheapest way to get from Joshua Tree National Park to Thousand Oaks is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Joshua Tree National Park to Thousand Oaks?

The fastest way to get from Joshua Tree National Park to Thousand Oaks is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Joshua Tree National Park and Thousand Oaks?

No, there is no direct bus from Joshua Tree National Park to Thousand Oaks. However, there are services departing from 29 Palms Transit Center and arriving at Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rd via Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop and Figueroa St & 12th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.

How far is it from Joshua Tree National Park to Thousand Oaks?

The distance between Joshua Tree National Park and Thousand Oaks is 219 miles. The road distance is 182.3 miles.

How do I travel from Joshua Tree National Park to Thousand Oaks without a car?

The best way to get from Joshua Tree National Park to Thousand Oaks without a car is to bus which takes 9h 4m and costs $55 - $85.

How long does it take to get from Joshua Tree National Park to Thousand Oaks?

It takes approximately 9h 4m to get from Joshua Tree National Park to Thousand Oaks, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Joshua Tree National Park to Thousand Oaks bus from?

Joshua Tree National Park to Thousand Oaks bus services, operated by Basin Transit, depart from 29 Palms Transit Center station.

Where does the Joshua Tree National Park to Thousand Oaks bus arrive?

Joshua Tree National Park to Thousand Oaks bus services, operated by Basin Transit, arrive at Palm Springs Airport station.

Can I drive from Joshua Tree National Park to Thousand Oaks?

Yes, the driving distance between Joshua Tree National Park to Thousand Oaks is 182 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Joshua Tree National Park to Thousand Oaks.

Where can I stay near Thousand Oaks?

There are 209+ hotels available in Thousand Oaks.

Joshua Tree National Park to Thousand Oaks - 3 ways to travel via train

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There are 3 ways to get from Joshua Tree National Park to Thousand Oaks by bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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best
1. Take the bus from 29 Palms Transit Center to Palm Springs Airportbus 15
2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rdbus 422
9h 4m
$58–82
Drive 181.3 mi
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1. Drive from Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Center to Thousand Oakscar 181.3 mi
3h 15m
$34–48
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from 29 Palms Transit Center to Palm Springs Airportbus 15
2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Moorpark Amtraktrain
9h 6m
$68–119

Joshua Tree National Park to Thousand Oaks by foot, bus, train, and tram

9Weekly Services

9h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 217.4 mi
Duration: 9h 4m

What companies run services between Joshua Tree National Park, CA, USA and Thousand Oaks, Ventura County, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from 29 Palms Transit Center to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rd via 29 Palms Transit Center, Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton, L.A. Union Station, Union Station - Metro A-Line, Pico Station, and Figueroa St & 12th St in around 9h 4m.

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