There are 4 ways to get from Lompoc to Joshua Tree by bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, drive
best- Take the bus from Cypress Ave and I St to Santa Barbara Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Indiobus
- Drive from Indio to Joshua Treecar
9h 43mDrive 274.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lompoc to Joshua Treecar 274.4 mi
4h 54m$51–73Bus, train, drive
- Take the bus from Lompoc to Pueblo & Castillo Cottage Hospitalbus
- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain
- Drive from Redlands - University to Joshua Treecar
11h 2m$60–114Bus, train
- Take the bus from Cypress Ave and I St to Santa Barbara Transit Centerbus
- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus 12 / ...
13h 11m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lompoc to Joshua Tree is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 4h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Lompoc to Joshua Tree is to drive which takes 4h 54m and costs $50 - $75.
The distance between Lompoc and Joshua Tree is 335 miles. The road distance is 276 miles.
The best way to get from Lompoc to Joshua Tree without a car is to bus and train which takes 13h 11m and costs .
It takes approximately 9h 43m to get from Lompoc to Joshua Tree, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Lompoc to Joshua Tree is 276 miles. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Lompoc to Joshua Tree.
There are 604+ hotels available in Joshua Tree.
What companies run services between Lompoc, CA, USA and Joshua Tree, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Lompoc to Joshua Tree. However, you can take the bus to Santa Barbara Transit Center, walk to Chapala & Anapamu, take the line 33 bus to State & Yanonali, walk to Santa Barbara Bus Stop, take the bus to Los Angeles Union Station, take the bus to Spring St & 7th St, walk to Downtown Los Angeles, take the bus to Indio, then drive to Joshua Tree. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lompoc to Joshua Tree via Pueblo & Castillo Cottage Hospital, De La Vina & Anapamu, Chapala & Anapamu, State & Yanonali, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, L.A. Union Station, San Bernardino - Downtown, and Redlands - University in around 11h 2m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Barbara to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- City of Lompoc
Bus from Cypress Ave and I St to Santa Barbara Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- City of Lompoc
Bus from Cypress Ave and I St to Santa Barbara Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- City of Lompoc
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