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How to get fromJoshua Tree to Costa Mesaby car, train, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 3 ways to get from Joshua Tree to Costa Mesa by car, train, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Drive, train

    best
    1. Drive from Joshua Tree to Redlands - Universitycar car
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Santa Anatrain train IE-OC Line
    5h 12m
    $29–41

  2. Drive 117.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joshua Tree to Costa Mesacar car 117.3 mi
    2h 10m
    $22–31

  3. Bus, line 43 bus

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Palm Springs Airportbus bus 15
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor-19Thbus bus 43
    6h 3m
    $47–67

Joshua Tree to Costa Mesa by bus

Calendar9Weekly Buses
Duration6h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 130.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 12m

What companies run services between Joshua Tree, CA, USA and Costa Mesa, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Harbor-19Th via Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, Fullerton Amtrak Station, and Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 in around 6h 3m.

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