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How to get fromCosta Mesa to Joshua Tree National Parkby bus (Amtrak) or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Costa Mesa to Joshua Tree National Park by bus (Amtrak) or car

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  1. Line 43 bus, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Harbor-Bernard to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus bus 43
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus 15
    6h 57m
    $47–67

  2. Drive 133.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Costa Mesa to Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Centercar car 133.5 mi
    2h 29m
    $25–36

Costa Mesa to Joshua Tree National Park by bus and foot

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration6h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 162.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 57m

What companies run services between Costa Mesa, CA, USA and Joshua Tree National Park, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Harbor-Bernard to 29 Palms Transit Center via Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport, and 29 Palms Transit Center in around 6h 57m.

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