There are 3 ways to get from Oxnard to Joshua Tree National Park 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
best- Take the train from Oxnard 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 29 Palms Transit Centerbus 15
8h 3m$75–124Drive 202.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Oxnard to Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Centercar 202.1 mi
3h 41m$37–54Bus
- Take the bus from Oxnard to Los Angelesbus
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus 15
8h 30m$80–114
Oxnard to Joshua Tree National Park by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oxnard to Joshua Tree National Park is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Oxnard to Joshua Tree National Park is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Oxnard to Joshua Tree National Park. However, there are services departing from Oxnard and arriving at 29 Palms Transit Center via Los Angeles, Fullerton Amtrak Station and Palm Springs Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
The distance between Oxnard and Joshua Tree National Park is 238 miles. The road distance is 203.3 miles.
The best way to get from Oxnard to Joshua Tree National Park without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 3m and costs $70 - $130.
It takes approximately 8h 3m to get from Oxnard to Joshua Tree National Park, including transfers.
Oxnard to Joshua Tree National Park bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Oxnard station.
Oxnard to Joshua Tree National Park bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oxnard to Joshua Tree National Park is 203 miles. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Oxnard to Joshua Tree National Park.
What companies run services between Oxnard, CA, USA and Joshua Tree National Park, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Oxnard to 29 Palms Transit Center via Los Angeles, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport, and 29 Palms Transit Center in around 8h 30m.
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
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
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
- Phone
- 760 366 2395
- [email protected]
- Website
- basin-transit.com
Bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–20
- Website
- https://basin-transit.com/
Bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–20
- Website
- https://basin-transit.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Oxnard to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $26–40
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