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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Joshua Tree National Parkby train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Joshua Tree National Park by train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara 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
    9h 7m
    $87–149

  2. Drive 237 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Centercar car 237 mi
    4h 14m
    $44–63

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    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
    9h 30m
    $69–103

Santa Barbara to Joshua Tree National Park by train, bus, and foot

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration9h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$87Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Santa Barbara to Joshua Tree National Park.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 273.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to 29 Palms Transit Center via Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport, and 29 Palms Transit Center in around 9h 30m.

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