There are 2 ways to get from Downey to Joshua Tree National Park by bus (Amtrak) or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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
6h 34m$54–79Drive 138.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Downey to Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Centercar 138.3 mi
2h 36m$26–37
Downey to Joshua Tree National Park by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Downey to Joshua Tree National Park is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Downey to Joshua Tree National Park is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Downey to Joshua Tree National Park. However, there are services departing from Downey and arriving at 29 Palms Transit Center via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Palm Springs Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
The distance between Downey and Joshua Tree National Park is 170 miles. The road distance is 139.1 miles.
The best way to get from Downey to Joshua Tree National Park without a car is to bus which takes 6h 34m and costs $50 - $80.
It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Downey to Joshua Tree National Park, including transfers.
Downey to Joshua Tree National Park bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Downey to Joshua Tree National Park bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Downey to Joshua Tree National Park is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Downey to Joshua Tree National Park.
What companies run services between Downey, CA, USA and Joshua Tree National Park, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Downey to 29 Palms Transit Center via Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport, and 29 Palms Transit Center in around 6h 34m.
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
.jpg "Pacific Surfliner interior")
- 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/
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide