There are 2 ways to get from Joshua Tree National Park to Orange County 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
5h 45m$49–69Drive 127.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Center to Orange Countycar 127.1 mi
2h 24m$24–34
Joshua Tree National Park to Orange County by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Joshua Tree National Park to Orange County is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Joshua Tree National Park to Orange County is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Joshua Tree National Park to Orange County. However, there are services departing from 29 Palms Transit Center and arriving at Main-Civic Center via Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 and Harbor-East Shuttle Area. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
The distance between Joshua Tree National Park and Orange County is 157 miles. The road distance is 127.8 miles.
The best way to get from Joshua Tree National Park to Orange County without a car is to bus which takes 5h 45m and costs $45 - $70.
It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Joshua Tree National Park to Orange County, including transfers.
Joshua Tree National Park to Orange County bus services, operated by Basin Transit, depart from 29 Palms Transit Center station.
Joshua Tree National Park to Orange County bus services, operated by Basin Transit, arrive at Palm Springs Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Joshua Tree National Park to Orange County is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Joshua Tree National Park to Orange County.
There are 1187+ hotels available in Orange County.
What companies run services between Joshua Tree National Park, CA, USA and Orange County, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from 29 Palms Transit Center to Main-Civic Center via 29 Palms Transit Center, Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1, and Harbor-East Shuttle Area in around 5h 45m.
- 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
- basin-transit.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
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