What is the cheapest way to get from Joshua Tree to Thousand Oaks?

The cheapest way to get from Joshua Tree to Thousand Oaks is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Joshua Tree to Thousand Oaks?

The fastest way to get from Joshua Tree to Thousand Oaks is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs $30 - $45.

How far is it from Joshua Tree to Thousand Oaks?

The distance between Joshua Tree and Thousand Oaks is 186 miles. The road distance is 166.1 miles.

How do I travel from Joshua Tree to Thousand Oaks without a car?

The best way to get from Joshua Tree to Thousand Oaks without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 5h 41m and costs $110 - $190.

How long does it take to get from Joshua Tree to Thousand Oaks?

It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Joshua Tree to Thousand Oaks, including transfers.

Can I drive from Joshua Tree to Thousand Oaks?

Yes, the driving distance between Joshua Tree to Thousand Oaks is 166 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Joshua Tree to Thousand Oaks.

Where can I stay near Thousand Oaks?

There are 244+ hotels available in Thousand Oaks.

Joshua Tree to Thousand Oaks - 5 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Joshua Tree to Thousand Oaks by taxi, bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Taxi, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Joshua Tree to Palm Springs North
2. Take the bus from Palm Springs North to Los Angeles Union Station
3. Take the bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rd422
5h 41m
$117–183
Drive 165.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Joshua Tree to Thousand Oaks165.1 mi
2h 56m
$31–44
Taxi, train, bus
1. Take the taxi from Joshua Tree to Palm Springs Station
2. Take the train from Palm Springs Station to Los Angeles
3. Take the bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rd422
7h 12m
$118–166
Taxi, bus, line 161 bus
1. Take the taxi from Joshua Tree to Palm Springs North
2. Take the bus from Palm Springs North to Los Angeles Union Station
3. Take the bus from Canoga Station to Thousand Oaks / Skyline161
6h 7m
$115–182
Taxi, train
1. Take the taxi from Joshua Tree to Palm Springs Station
2. Take the train from Palm Springs Station to Los Angeles
3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Moorpark Amtrak
7h 46m
$130–284

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 185.2 mi
Duration: 5h 41m

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

There is no direct connection from Joshua Tree to Thousand Oaks. However, you can take the taxi to Palm Springs North, take the bus to Los Angeles Union Station, walk to Union Station - Metro A-Line, take the vehicle to Pico Station, walk to Figueroa St & 12th St, then take the bus to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rd. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Palm Springs Station, take the train to Los Angeles, walk to Union Station - Metro A-Line, take the vehicle to Pico Station, walk to Figueroa St & 12th St, then take the bus to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rd.

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