There are 3 ways to get from Joshua Tree to Lancaster by car, train, or bus
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Drive, train
best- Drive from Joshua Tree to Redlands - Universitycar
- Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain
7h 27m$38–56Drive 130.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Joshua Tree to Lancastercar 130.3 mi
2h 42m$24–35Bus, train
- 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 train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain
9h 2m$57–84
Joshua Tree to Lancaster by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Joshua Tree to Lancaster is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Joshua Tree to Lancaster is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs $23 - $35.
The distance between Joshua Tree and Lancaster is 207 miles. The road distance is 131.1 miles.
The best way to get from Joshua Tree to Lancaster without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 2m and costs $55 - $85.
It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Joshua Tree to Lancaster, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Joshua Tree to Lancaster is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Joshua Tree to Lancaster.
There are 61+ hotels available in Lancaster.
What companies run services between Joshua Tree, CA, USA and Lancaster, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Joshua Tree to Lancaster. However, you can drive to Redlands - University, take the train to San Bernardino - Downtown, take the train to L.A. Union Station, then take the train to Lancaster. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Lancaster via Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton, and L.A. Union Station in around 9h 2m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- 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/
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
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