There are 3 ways to get from Joshua Tree National Park to Arcadia by bus (Amtrak) or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from 29 Palms Transit Center to Palm Springs Airportbus 15
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 49m$54–78Drive 133 mi
cheapest- Drive from Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Center to Arcadiacar 133 mi
2h 27m$25–36Bus via Huntington / Maycrest
- Take the bus from 29 Palms Transit Center to Palm Springs Airportbus 15
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 49m$55–80
Joshua Tree National Park to Arcadia by foot, bus, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Joshua Tree National Park to Arcadia is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Joshua Tree National Park to Arcadia is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Joshua Tree National Park to Arcadia station. However, there are services departing from 29 Palms Transit Center and arriving at Fullerton Amtrak Station via Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
The distance between Joshua Tree National Park and Arcadia is 188 miles. The road distance is 133.8 miles.
The best way to get from Joshua Tree National Park to Arcadia without a car is to bus which takes 6h 49m and costs $50 - $80.
It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Joshua Tree National Park to Arcadia, including transfers.
Joshua Tree National Park to Arcadia bus services, operated by Basin Transit, depart from 29 Palms Transit Center station.
Joshua Tree National Park to Arcadia bus services, operated by Basin Transit, arrive at Palm Springs Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Joshua Tree National Park to Arcadia is 134 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Joshua Tree National Park to Arcadia.
There are 930+ hotels available in Arcadia.
What companies run services between Joshua Tree National Park, CA, USA and Arcadia, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from 29 Palms Transit Center to Arcadia Station via 29 Palms Transit Center, Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton, L.A. Union Station, and Union Station - Metro A-Line in around 6h 49m.
- Phone
- 760 366 2395
- [email protected]
- Website
- basin-transit.com
Bus from 29 Palms Transit Center to Palm Springs Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–20
- Website
- https://basin-transit.com/
Bus from 29 Palms Transit Center to Palm Springs Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–20
- Website
- https://basin-transit.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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