There are 2 ways to get from Compton 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 37m$54–78Drive 142.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Compton to Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Centercar 142.8 mi
2h 40m$27–38
Compton to Joshua Tree National Park by tram, train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Compton to Joshua Tree National Park is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Compton to Joshua Tree National Park is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Compton station to Joshua Tree National Park. However, there are services departing from Fullerton Amtrak Station and arriving at 29 Palms Transit Center via Palm Springs Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
The distance between Compton and Joshua Tree National Park is 185 miles. The road distance is 143.6 miles.
The best way to get from Compton to Joshua Tree National Park without a car is to bus which takes 7h 37m and costs $50 - $80.
It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Compton to Joshua Tree National Park, including transfers.
Compton to Joshua Tree National Park bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Compton to Joshua Tree National Park bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Compton to Joshua Tree National Park is 144 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Compton to Joshua Tree National Park.
What companies run services between Compton, CA, USA and Joshua Tree National Park, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Compton Station to 29 Palms Transit Center via Union Station - Metro A-Line, L.A. Union Station, Fullerton, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport, and 29 Palms Transit Center in around 7h 37m.
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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