There are 3 ways to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Joshua Tree by train, car, or rideshare
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Train, drive
best- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain SB Line
- Drive from Redlands - University to Joshua Treecar
5h 19m$33–49Drive 137.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Joshua Treecar 137.3 mi
2h 31m$26–37Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Burbank-BUR to Joshua Tree137.3 mi
2h 31m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Joshua Tree is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Joshua Tree is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs $25 - $40.
The distance between Burbank Airport (BUR) and Joshua Tree is 144 miles. The road distance is 138.1 miles.
The best way to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Joshua Tree without a car is to Airport Transfer which takes 2h 31m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Joshua Tree, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Burbank Airport (BUR) to Joshua Tree is 138 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Joshua Tree.
There are 674+ hotels available in Joshua Tree.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Burbank Airport (BUR) and Joshua Tree. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between Burbank Airport (BUR), USA and Joshua Tree, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Joshua Tree. However, you can 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, Mozio operates a vehicle from Burbank-BUR to Joshua Tree on demand, and the journey takes 2h 31m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Burbank-BUR to Joshua Tree
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- On demand
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