There are 3 ways to get from Moorpark to Joshua Tree by train, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, drive
best- Take the train from Moorpark to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain
- Drive from Redlands - University to Joshua Treecar
6h 11m$35–52Drive 170.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Moorpark to Joshua Treecar 170.8 mi
3h 4m$32–45Train, bus
- Take the train from Moorpark Amtrak 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 / ...
8h 40m$43–82
Moorpark to Joshua Tree by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Moorpark to Joshua Tree is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Moorpark to Joshua Tree is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs $30 - $45.
The distance between Moorpark and Joshua Tree is 178 miles. The road distance is 171.8 miles.
The best way to get from Moorpark to Joshua Tree without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 40m and costs $40 - $85.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Moorpark to Joshua Tree, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Moorpark to Joshua Tree is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Moorpark to Joshua Tree.
There are 606+ hotels available in Joshua Tree.
What companies run services between Moorpark, CA, USA and Joshua Tree, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Moorpark to Joshua Tree. However, you can take the train to L.A. Union Station, take the train to San Bernardino - Downtown, take the train to Redlands - University, then drive to Joshua Tree. Alternatively, you can take a train from Moorpark Amtrak to Hwy 62 & Park Blvd via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport, and Yucca Valley Transit Center in around 8h 40m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Moorpark to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Website
- Amtrak
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