There are 4 ways to get from Joshua Tree to Laguna Beach by car, train, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive, train
best- Drive from Joshua Tree to Redlands - Universitycar
- Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejotrain IE-OC Line
4h 30m$58–86Drive 120.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Joshua Tree to Laguna Beachcar 120.6 mi
2h 15m$22–32Bus
- Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Palm Springs Airportbus 15
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 52m$51–71Bus, line 47 bus
- Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Palm Springs Airportbus 15
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 6 to Fairview-Arlingtonbus 47
7h 59m$51–71
Joshua Tree to Laguna Beach by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Joshua Tree to Laguna Beach is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Joshua Tree to Laguna Beach is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Joshua Tree to Laguna Beach. However, there are services departing from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd and arriving at Laguna Beach Layover via Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1, Harbor-East Shuttle Area and Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
The distance between Joshua Tree and Laguna Beach is 152 miles. The road distance is 121.3 miles.
The best way to get from Joshua Tree to Laguna Beach without a car is to bus which takes 6h 52m and costs $50 - $75.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Joshua Tree to Laguna Beach, including transfers.
Joshua Tree to Laguna Beach bus services, operated by Basin Transit, depart from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd station.
Joshua Tree to Laguna Beach bus services, operated by Basin Transit, arrive at Palm Springs Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Joshua Tree to Laguna Beach is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Joshua Tree to Laguna Beach.
There are 946+ hotels available in Laguna Beach.
What companies run services between Joshua Tree, CA, USA and Laguna Beach, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Laguna Beach Layover via Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1, Harbor-East Shuttle Area, Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 6, and Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 3 in around 6h 52m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- 760 366 2395
- [email protected]
- Website
- basin-transit.com
Bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Palm Springs Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–20
- Website
- https://basin-transit.com/
Bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Palm Springs Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–20
- 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
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 6 to Fairview-Arlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
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