There are 5 ways to get from Joshua Tree to Morro Bay by bus, plane, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, fly
best- Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Palm Springs Airportbus
- Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane PSP - SBP
7h 46m$357–675Drive 324.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Joshua Tree to Morro Baycar 324.4 mi
5h 57m$60–86Drive, train
- Drive from Joshua Tree to Redlands - Universitycar
- Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispotrain
13h 6m$149–235Bus, train via Santa Barbara
- 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 Fullerton Amtrak Station to Santa Barbaratrain
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispobus
14h 55mBus, 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 Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Luis Obispotrain
14h 16m
Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Joshua Tree to Morro Bay is to drive which costs $55 - $90 and takes 5h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Joshua Tree to Morro Bay is to drive which takes 5h 57m and costs $55 - $90.
The distance between Joshua Tree and Morro Bay is 312 miles. The road distance is 326.3 miles.
The best way to get from Joshua Tree to Morro Bay without a car is to bus and train via Santa Barbara which takes 14h 55m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from Joshua Tree to Morro Bay, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Joshua Tree to Morro Bay is 326 miles. It takes approximately 5h 57m to drive from Joshua Tree to Morro Bay.
There are 293+ hotels available in Morro Bay.
What companies run services between Joshua Tree, CA, USA and Morro Bay, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Joshua Tree to Morro Bay. However, you can take the bus to Palm Springs Airport, walk to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) airport, fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP), walk to San Luis Airport, take the bus to Downtown Transit Center, walk to Government Center, then take the bus to Morro Bay Park. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Joshua Tree to Morro Bay Park via Redlands - University, San Bernardino - Downtown, L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, San Luis Obispo, Amtrak Station, Downtown Transit Center, and Government Center in around 13h 6m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $340–650
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- When
- Wednesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $340–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–330
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- 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
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–210
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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 San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Amtrak
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