There are 3 ways to get from Joshua Tree National Park to Solvang by bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
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
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Santa Barbaratrain
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus
10h 58mDrive 269.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Center to Solvangcar 269.8 mi
4h 55m$50–72Bus
- 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
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus
11h 18m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Joshua Tree National Park to Solvang is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 4h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Joshua Tree National Park to Solvang is to drive which takes 4h 55m and costs $45 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Joshua Tree National Park to Solvang. However, there are services departing from 29 Palms Transit Center and arriving at Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop via Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Los Angeles Union Station and Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 18m.
The distance between Joshua Tree National Park and Solvang is 318 miles. The road distance is 271.4 miles.
The best way to get from Joshua Tree National Park to Solvang without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 58m and costs .
It takes approximately 10h 58m to get from Joshua Tree National Park to Solvang, including transfers.
Joshua Tree National Park to Solvang bus services, operated by Basin Transit, depart from 29 Palms Transit Center station.
Joshua Tree National Park to Solvang bus services, operated by Basin Transit, arrive at Palm Springs Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Joshua Tree National Park to Solvang is 271 miles. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Joshua Tree National Park to Solvang.
There are 60+ hotels available in Solvang.
What companies run services between Joshua Tree National Park, CA, USA and Solvang, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from 29 Palms Transit Center to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop via 29 Palms Transit Center, Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, and Santa Barbara in around 11h 18m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
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
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Santa Barbara to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Santa Barbara to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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