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How to get fromJoshua Tree to Thousand Oaksby car, train, bus, subway, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Joshua Tree to Thousand Oaks by car, train, bus, subway, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Drive, train

    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 L.A. Union Station to Moorparktrain train
    7h 54m
    $37–57

  2. Drive 165.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joshua Tree to Thousand Oakscar car 165.1 mi
    2h 56m
    $31–44

  3. Bus, train

    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 Moorpark Amtraktrain train
    8h 50m
    $69–119

  4. Bus, train, subway, line 161 bus

    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 to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to North Hollywood Stationsubway subway
    5. Take the bus from North Hollywood Station to Canoga Stationbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Canoga Station to Thousand Oaks / Skylinebus bus 161
    9h 15m
    $56–81

  5. Bus

    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 Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14 to Figueroa / Picobus bus 460
    4. Take the bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rdbus bus 422
    9h 39m
    $52–73

Joshua Tree to Thousand Oaks by bus and train

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration8h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 186.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 54m

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

You can take a bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rd via Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 5, Fullerton Park And Ride Dock 8, Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14, Figueroa / Pico, and Figueroa St & 12th St in around 9h 39m.

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