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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Centerby bus, car, train or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Center by bus, car, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus
    3. Drive from Indio Bus Station to Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Centercar
    6h 26m
    $52–139

  2. Bus, drive via Thousand Oaks

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Figueroa at Chapala to Pacific View Mallbus80 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Pacific View Mall to Thousand Oaks Transit Centerbus50
    3. Take the bus from TOCTC Park & Ride to Flower St & 7th Stbus422 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indiobus
    5. Drive from Indio to Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Centercar
    11h 20m
    $33–60

  3. Train, bus, drive via Fontana

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain
    3. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus
    4. Drive from Indio Bus Station to Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Centercar
    9h 11m
    $99–199

  4. Drive 237 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Centercar237 mi
    4h 18m
    $44–63

  5. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)planeSBA - PSP
    2. Drive from Indio-Palm-Springs-Airport-PSP to Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Centercar
    6h 1m
    $60–376

  6. Bus, drive via Los Angeles (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus Stationbus
    3. Drive from Indio Bus Station to Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Centercar
    6h 52m
    $53–119

  7. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus
    3. Drive from Indio Bus Station to Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Centercar
    7h 28m
    $67–197

  8. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)planeLAX - PSP
    3. Drive from Indio-Palm-Springs-Airport-PSP to Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Centercar
    5h 49m
    $73–339

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights

Calendar71Weekly Planes
Duration4h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Center, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Santa Barbara to Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Center. However, you can take the bus to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, walk to Los Angeles Union Station, take the bus to Indio Bus Station, then drive to Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Center. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santa Barbara to Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Center via Los Angeles, L.A. Union Station, Fontana, Fontana Metrolink Transit Center, and Indio Bus Station in around 9h 11m.

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