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How to get fromVentura to Joshua Treeby train, taxi, bus, car or plane

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

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Ventura Amtrak to Los Angelestrain
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Amtraktrain
    3. Take the taxi from Palm Springs Amtrak to Joshua Treetaxi
    6h 19m
    $132–176

  2. Drive 193.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ventura to Joshua Treecar193.7 mi
    3h 25m
    $36–52

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Ventura, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Palm Springs Northbus
    3. Take the taxi from Palm Springs North to Joshua Treetaxi
    7h 22m
    $179–243

  4. Bus, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Ventura, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)planeLAX - PSP
    3. Take the taxi from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Joshua Treetaxi
    5h 8m
    $196–483

  5. Line 6 bus, train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Santa Clara & Oak to Otcbus6
    2. Take the train from Oxnard to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Palm Springs Northbus
    4. Take the taxi from Palm Springs North to Joshua Treetaxi
    7h 32m
    $120–176

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Ventura to Joshua Tree. However, you can take the train to Los Angeles, take the train to Palm Springs Amtrak, then take the taxi to Joshua Tree. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Los Angeles Airport, CA, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), take the bus to Union Station FlyAway - 800 N Alameda St at Union Station / Patsaurus Plaza, walk to Los Angeles Union Station, take the bus to Palm Springs North, then take the taxi to Joshua Tree.

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