There are 4 ways to get from Joshua Tree National Park to Van Nuys by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)
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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 Van Nuystrain
7h$58–94Drive 158.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Center to Van Nuyscar 158.4 mi
2h 54m$29–42Bus, fly
- Take the bus from 29 Palms Transit Center to Palm Springs Airportbus
- Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane PSP - LAX
4h 40m$172–583Bus
- 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
8h 17m$60–88
Joshua Tree National Park to Van Nuys by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Joshua Tree National Park to Van Nuys is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Joshua Tree National Park to Van Nuys is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Joshua Tree National Park to Van Nuys. However, there are services departing from 29 Palms Transit Center and arriving at Victory / Van Nuys via Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, Fullerton Amtrak Station and Burbank Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.
The distance between Joshua Tree National Park and Van Nuys is 190 miles. The road distance is 159.3 miles.
The best way to get from Joshua Tree National Park to Van Nuys without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h and costs $55 - $95.
It takes approximately 7h to get from Joshua Tree National Park to Van Nuys, including transfers.
Joshua Tree National Park to Van Nuys bus services, operated by Basin Transit, depart from 29 Palms Transit Center station.
Joshua Tree National Park to Van Nuys bus services, operated by Basin Transit, arrive at Palm Springs Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Joshua Tree National Park to Van Nuys is 159 miles. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Joshua Tree National Park to Van Nuys.
There are 2305+ hotels available in Van Nuys.
What companies run services between Joshua Tree National Park, CA, USA and Van Nuys, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from 29 Palms Transit Center to Victory / Van Nuys via 29 Palms Transit Center, Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, L.A. Union Station, Burbank - Downtown, and Burbank Station in around 8h 17m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $25–190
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Van Nuys
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–29
- 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
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
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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