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How to get fromLompoc to Joshua Tree National Parkby bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus (Flixbus), bus or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Lompoc to Joshua Tree National Park by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus (Flixbus), bus, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lompoc to Hollister at Pacific Oaksbus
    2. Take the bus from Isla Vista to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Hwy 111 @ Flower SunLine Transfer Center to Chiriaco Summitbus6
    10h 18m
    $64–128

  2. Drive 305.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lompoc to Cottonwood Visitor Centercar305.4 mi
    5h 18m
    $56–81

  3. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Lompoc to Hollister at Pacific Oaksbus
    2. Take the bus from Isla Vista to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Hwy 111 @ Flower SunLine Transfer Center to Chiriaco Summitbus6
    10h 43m
    $64–118

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cypress Ave and I St to Santa Barbara Transit Centerbus
    2. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Hwy 111 @ Flower SunLine Transfer Center to Chiriaco Summitbus6
    12h 17m

  5. Bus, train via San Bernardino

    1. Take the bus from Lompoc Transit Hub to Santa Maria Public Airportbus30
    2. Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain
    4. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwybus10
    5. Take the bus from Hwy 111 @ Flower SunLine Transfer Center to Chiriaco Summitbus6
    16h 3m
    $117–136

Lompoc to Joshua Tree National Park by bus and foot

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration10h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Lompoc to Chiriaco Summit via Hollister at Pacific Oaks, Santa Felicia & Marketplace, Isla Vista, Los Angeles Union Station, Indio Bus Station, Hwy 111 @ Flower SunLine Transfer Center, and Chiriaco Summit in around 10h 18m.

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