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How to get fromVentura to Joshua Treeby train, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Ventura to Joshua Tree by train, car, or bus

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  1. Train, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Ventura Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train
    3. Drive from Redlands - University to Joshua Treecar car
    7h 5m
    $51–90

  2. Drive 193.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ventura to Joshua Treecar car 193.7 mi
    3h 26m
    $36–52

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ventura Amtrak 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 Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus bus 12 / ...
    9h 23m
    $68–126

Ventura to Joshua Tree by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 206.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 5m

What companies run services between Ventura, Ventura County, CA, USA and Joshua Tree, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Ventura to Joshua Tree. However, you can take the train to Los Angeles, walk to L.A. Union Station, take the train to San Bernardino - Downtown, take the train to Redlands - University, then drive to Joshua Tree. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ventura Amtrak to Hwy 62 & Park Blvd via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport, and Yucca Valley Transit Center in around 9h 23m.

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