What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Paula to Joshua Tree?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Paula to Joshua Tree is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Paula to Joshua Tree?

The fastest way to get from Santa Paula to Joshua Tree is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs $30 - $50.

How far is it from Santa Paula to Joshua Tree?

The distance between Santa Paula and Joshua Tree is 212 miles. The road distance is 189.3 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Paula to Joshua Tree without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Paula to Joshua Tree without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 32m and costs $55 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Santa Paula to Joshua Tree?

It takes approximately 7h 52m to get from Santa Paula to Joshua Tree, including transfers.

Can I drive from Santa Paula to Joshua Tree?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Paula to Joshua Tree is 189 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Santa Paula to Joshua Tree.

Where can I stay near Joshua Tree?

There are 651+ hotels available in Joshua Tree.

Santa Paula to Joshua Tree - 3 ways to travel via train, car, and bus

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

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

Train, drive
best
1. Take the train from Oxnard to L.A. Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain
3. Drive from Redlands - University to Joshua Treecar
7h 52m
$40–62
Drive 188.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santa Paula to Joshua Treecar 188.2 mi
3h 26m
$35–50
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Oxnard to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus 12 / ...
10h 32m
$55–117

Santa Paula to Joshua Tree by bus and train

7Weekly Services

10h 32mAverage Duration

$55Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Santa Paula to Joshua Tree.

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Distance: 210.6 mi
Duration: 7h 52m

What companies run services between Santa Paula, CA, USA and Joshua Tree, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Santa Paula to Joshua Tree. However, you can take the bus to Oxnard, walk to Oxnard, take the train 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 bus from Santa Paula Amtrak Bus Stop to Hwy 62 & Park Blvd via Oxnard, Oxnard, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport, and Yucca Valley Transit Center in around 10h 32m.

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