There are 2 ways to get from Alhambra to Joshua Tree National Park by bus (Amtrak) or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus 15
7h 30m$54–78Drive 138 mi
cheapest- Drive from Alhambra to Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Centercar 138 mi
2h 28m$26–37
Alhambra to Joshua Tree National Park by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alhambra to Joshua Tree National Park is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Alhambra to Joshua Tree National Park is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Alhambra to Joshua Tree National Park. However, there are services departing from Main / Garfield and arriving at 29 Palms Transit Center via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Palm Springs Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
The distance between Alhambra and Joshua Tree National Park is 185 miles. The road distance is 138.8 miles.
The best way to get from Alhambra to Joshua Tree National Park without a car is to bus which takes 7h 30m and costs $50 - $80.
It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Alhambra to Joshua Tree National Park, including transfers.
Alhambra to Joshua Tree National Park bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Alhambra to Joshua Tree National Park bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alhambra to Joshua Tree National Park is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Alhambra to Joshua Tree National Park.
What companies run services between Alhambra, CA, USA and Joshua Tree National Park, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Main / Garfield to 29 Palms Transit Center via Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, L.A. Union Station, Fullerton, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport, and 29 Palms Transit Center in around 7h 30m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 760 366 2395
- [email protected]
- Website
- basin-transit.com
Bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–20
- Website
- https://basin-transit.com/
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