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How to get fromVentura to Joshua Tree National Parkby train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from Ventura to Joshua Tree National Park by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    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 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus 15
    8h 22m
    $77–131

  2. Drive 209.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ventura to Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Centercar car 209.8 mi
    3h 45m
    $39–56

  3. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Ventura, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane LAX - PSP
    3. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus
    6h 18m
    $226–643

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ventura, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus 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 58m
    $121–163

Ventura to Joshua Tree National Park by train, bus, and foot

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration8h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 246.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 22m

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

You can take a bus from Ventura, CA to 29 Palms Transit Center via LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport, and 29 Palms Transit Center in around 9h 58m.

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