There are 4 ways to get from Ojai to Palm Springs by train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus via Los Angeles
best- Take the train from Ventura - East to L.A. Union Stationtrain VC Line
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 45m$134–173Drive 183.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ojai to Palm Springscar 183.4 mi
3h 23m$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 Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 49m$60–106Line 16 bus, line 6 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Ojai Ave & Fox to VTC at Pacific View Mallbus 16
- Take the bus from VTC at Pacific View Mall to Otcbus 6
- Take the bus from Oxnard to Los Angelesbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus
9h 16m
Ojai to Palm Springs by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ojai to Palm Springs is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Ojai to Palm Springs is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Ojai to Palm Springs. However, there are services departing from Ojai Ave & Fox and arriving at Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via VTC at Pacific View Mall, Oxnard, Los Angeles and Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.
The distance between Ojai and Palm Springs is 209 miles. The road distance is 184.5 miles.
The best way to get from Ojai to Palm Springs without a car is to train and bus via Los Angeles which takes 6h 45m and costs $130 - $180.
It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Ojai to Palm Springs, including transfers.
Ojai to Palm Springs bus services, operated by Gold Coast Transit, depart from Ojai Ave & Fox station.
Ojai to Palm Springs bus services, operated by Gold Coast Transit, arrive at VTC at Pacific View Mall station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ojai to Palm Springs is 184 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Ojai to Palm Springs.
There are 1611+ hotels available in Palm Springs.
What companies run services between Ojai, CA, USA and Palm Springs, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Ojai Ave & Fox to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via VTC at Pacific View Mall, Otc, Oxnard, Los Angeles, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 9h 16m.
- 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 Oxnard to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Los Angeles to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 805-487-4222
- Website
- gctd.org
Bus from Ojai Ave & Fox to VTC at Pacific View Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.gctd.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.gctd.org/getting-around/routes-schedules/
- Youth 0-18, seniors 75+
- $0
- Seniors 65-74
- $1
- Adults 19 - 64
- $2
Bus from VTC at Pacific View Mall to Otc
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.gctd.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.gctd.org/getting-around/routes-schedules/
- Youth 0-18, seniors 75+
- $0
- Seniors 65-74
- $0
- Adults 19 - 64
- $0
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Oxnard to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
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