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How to get fromSimi Valley to Joshua Tree National Parkby train, bus, car or bus (Flixbus)

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Simi Valley to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Hwy 111 @ Flower SunLine Transfer Center to Chiriaco Summitbus6
    9h 4m
    $38–82

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chatsworth Metrolink Station to Flower St & Olympic Blvdbus419
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Hwy 111 @ Flower SunLine Transfer Center to Chiriaco Summitbus6
    10h 23m
    $35–66

  3. Drive 196.4 mi

    1. Drive from Simi Valley to Cottonwood Visitor Centercar196.4 mi
    3h 23m
    $36–52

  4. Train, bus via Moorpark

    1. Take the train from Moorpark to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Hwy 111 @ Flower SunLine Transfer Center to Chiriaco Summitbus6
    9h 18m
    $42–75

  5. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Simi Valley Amtrak to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus
    3. Take the bus from Hwy 111 @ Flower SunLine Transfer Center to Chiriaco Summitbus6
    11h 30m

Simi Valley to Joshua Tree National Park by bus, train, and foot

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration9h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from First Street and Cochran Street to Chiriaco Summit via Chatsworth Metrolink Station, Olympic / Flower, Vignes / Cesar E Chavez, Los Angeles Downtown, Indio Bus Station, Hwy 111 @ Flower SunLine Transfer Center, and Chiriaco Summit in around 10h 23m.

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