What is the cheapest way to get from Palm Desert to Ojai?

The cheapest way to get from Palm Desert to Ojai is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palm Desert to Ojai?

The fastest way to get from Palm Desert to Ojai is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Palm Desert and Ojai?

No, there is no direct bus from Palm Desert to Ojai. However, there are services departing from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey and arriving at Ojai Ave & Fox via Indio Bus Station, Los Angeles, Otc and VTC at Pacific View Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 8m.

How far is it from Palm Desert to Ojai?

The distance between Palm Desert and Ojai is 207 miles. The road distance is 199.6 miles.

How do I travel from Palm Desert to Ojai without a car?

The best way to get from Palm Desert to Ojai without a car is to bus and train via San Bernardino which takes 7h 35m and costs $160 - $220.

How long does it take to get from Palm Desert to Ojai?

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Palm Desert to Ojai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palm Desert to Ojai bus from?

Palm Desert to Ojai bus services, operated by Sunline Transit, depart from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey station.

Where does the Palm Desert to Ojai bus arrive?

Palm Desert to Ojai bus services, operated by Sunline Transit, arrive at Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy station.

Can I drive from Palm Desert to Ojai?

Yes, the driving distance between Palm Desert to Ojai is 200 miles. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Palm Desert to Ojai.

Where can I stay near Ojai?

There are 137+ hotels available in Ojai.

Palm Desert to Ojai - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Palm Desert to Ojai by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Fly, bus
best
1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane PSP - LAX
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Ventura, CAbus
3h 48m
$292–761
Drive 198.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Palm Desert to Ojaicar 198.4 mi
3h 38m
$37–53
Bus, train via San Bernardino
1. Take the bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CAbus
2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Ventura - Easttrain
7h 35m
$165–220
Bus, train (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oxnardtrain Pacific Surfliner
9h 30m
$67–112
Line 11 bus, bus, line 6 bus, line 16 bus
1. Take the bus from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey to Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwybus 11
2. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Oxnardbus
4. Take the bus from Otc to VTC at Pacific View Mallbus 6
5. Take the bus from VTC at Pacific View Mall to Ojai Ave & Foxbus 16
10h 8m
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus FlixBus 2055 / ...
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oxnardtrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
11h 51m
$46–88

Palm Desert to Ojai by bus and train (Amtrak)

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9h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 205.4 mi
Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Palm Desert, CA, USA and Ojai, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey to Ojai Ave & Fox via Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, Oxnard, Otc, and VTC at Pacific View Mall in around 10h 8m.

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