There are 3 ways to get from Burbank to Joshua Tree National Park by train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Burbank to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus 15
6h 42m$56–88Drive 150 mi
cheapest- Drive from Burbank to Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Centercar 150 mi
2h 45m$28–40Line 94 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Olive / San Fernando to Hill / 3rdbus 94
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus 15
8h 17m$56–80
Burbank to Joshua Tree National Park by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Burbank to Joshua Tree National Park is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Burbank to Joshua Tree National Park is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Burbank to Joshua Tree National Park. However, there are services departing from Olive / San Fernando and arriving at 29 Palms Transit Center via Hill / 3rd, Los Angeles, Fullerton Amtrak Station and Palm Springs Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.
The distance between Burbank and Joshua Tree National Park is 182 miles. The road distance is 150.9 miles.
The best way to get from Burbank to Joshua Tree National Park without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 42m and costs $55 - $90.
It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Burbank to Joshua Tree National Park, including transfers.
Burbank to Joshua Tree National Park bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Olive / San Fernando station.
Burbank to Joshua Tree National Park bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Hill / 3rd station.
Yes, the driving distance between Burbank to Joshua Tree National Park is 151 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Burbank to Joshua Tree National Park.
What companies run services between Burbank, Los Angeles County, CA, USA and Joshua Tree National Park, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Olive / San Fernando to 29 Palms Transit Center via Hill / 3rd, Cesar E Chavez / Alameda, Los Angeles, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport, and 29 Palms Transit Center in around 8h 17m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Burbank to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–24
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
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/
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/
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Olive / San Fernando to Hill / 3rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
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