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How to get fromOjai to Joshua Tree National Parkby train, bus, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Ojai to Joshua Tree National Park by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Oxnard to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus 15
    11h 14m
    $76–126

  2. Drive 220.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ojai to Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Centercar car 220.4 mi
    4h 8m
    $41–59

Ojai to Joshua Tree National Park by bus, train, and foot

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration11h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 265.2 mi
  • Duration: 11h 14m

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

There is no direct connection from Ojai to Joshua Tree National Park. However, you can take the line 16 bus to VTC at Pacific View Mall, take the line 6 bus to Otc, walk to Oxnard, take the train to Fullerton Amtrak Station, walk to Fullerton Amtrak Station, take the bus to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, take the bus to 29 Palms Transit Center, then walk to 29 Palms Transit Center. Alternatively, you can drive from Ojai to Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Center in around 4h 8m.

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