There are 3 ways to get from Joshua Tree to Newport Beach by car, train, or bus (Amtrak)
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Drive, train
best- Drive from Joshua Tree to Redlands - Universitycar
- Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Tustintrain IE-OC Line
4h 13m$62–85Drive 119.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Joshua Tree to Newport Beachcar 119.2 mi
2h 14m$22–32Bus, line 43 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 1 to Newport-18Thbus 43
6h 4m$47–67
Joshua Tree to Newport Beach by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Joshua Tree to Newport Beach is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Joshua Tree to Newport Beach is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Joshua Tree to Newport Beach. However, there are services departing from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd and arriving at Newport-18Th via Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop and Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
The distance between Joshua Tree and Newport Beach is 139 miles. The road distance is 119.9 miles.
The best way to get from Joshua Tree to Newport Beach without a car is to bus and line 43 bus which takes 6h 4m and costs $45 - $70.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Joshua Tree to Newport Beach, including transfers.
Joshua Tree to Newport Beach bus services, operated by Basin Transit, depart from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd station.
Joshua Tree to Newport Beach bus services, operated by Basin Transit, arrive at Palm Springs Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Joshua Tree to Newport Beach is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Joshua Tree to Newport Beach.
There are 1286+ hotels available in Newport Beach.
What companies run services between Joshua Tree, CA, USA and Newport Beach, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Newport-18Th via Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, Fullerton Amtrak Station, and Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 in around 6h 4m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Tustin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- 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
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Newport-18Th
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
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