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

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There are 4 ways to get from Joshua Tree to Channel Islands National Park by car, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Drive, train, ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Joshua Tree to Redlands - Universitycar car
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oxnardtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Oxnard, CA to East Anacapa Islandferry ferry
    9h 49m
    $126–189

  2. Drive  192.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joshua Tree to Robert J. Lagomarsino Visitor Center at Channel Islands National Parkcar car 192.1 mi
    3h 26m
    $34–49

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd 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 36m

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd 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 bus from Santa Ana to Los Angelesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Oxnardbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Oxnard, CA to East Anacapa Islandferry ferry
    13h 9m

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  • Distance: 214.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 49m

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

There is no direct connection from Joshua Tree to Channel Islands National Park. However, you can drive to Redlands - University, take the train to San Bernardino - Downtown, take the train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Los Angeles, 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 take a bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to East Anacapa Island via Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Oxnard, Oxnard, CA, and East Anacapa Island in around 10h 36m.

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