There are 4 ways to get from Ojai to Desert Hot Springs by train (Amtrak), train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ventura - East to L.A. Union Stationtrain VC Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
6h 7m$163–235Drive 185.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ojai to Desert Hot Springscar 185.9 mi
3h 27m$34–49Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Oxnard to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
10h 24m$62–108Train via Camarillo (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Camarillo Amtrak to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
8h 46m$80–156
Ojai to Desert Hot Springs by bus, train, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ojai to Desert Hot Springs is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Ojai to Desert Hot Springs is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct train from Ojai to Desert Hot Springs station. However, there are services departing from Ventura - East and arriving at Palm Springs Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
The distance between Ojai and Desert Hot Springs is 206 miles. The road distance is 187 miles.
The best way to get from Ojai to Desert Hot Springs without a car is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs $160 - $240.
It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Ojai to Desert Hot Springs, including transfers.
Ojai to Desert Hot Springs train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Ventura - East station.
Ojai to Desert Hot Springs train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ojai to Desert Hot Springs is 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Ojai to Desert Hot Springs.
There are 1451+ hotels available in Desert Hot Springs.
What companies run services between Ojai, CA, USA and Desert Hot Springs, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Ojai to Desert Hot Springs via Ventura - East, L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, and Palm Springs Station in around 6h 7m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Ventura - East to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Oxnard to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Camarillo Amtrak to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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