There are 3 ways to get from Joshua Tree to Orange County 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 Santa Anatrain IE-OC Line
3h 52m$27–39Drive 111 mi
cheapest- Drive from Joshua Tree to Orange Countycar 111 mi
2h 6m$21–30Bus
- 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
5h 29m$49–69
Joshua Tree to Orange County by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Joshua Tree to Orange County is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Joshua Tree to Orange County is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Joshua Tree to Orange County. However, there are services departing from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd and arriving at Main-Civic Center via Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 and Harbor-East Shuttle Area. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
The distance between Joshua Tree and Orange County is 124 miles. The road distance is 111.6 miles.
The best way to get from Joshua Tree to Orange County without a car is to bus which takes 5h 29m and costs $45 - $70.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Joshua Tree to Orange County, including transfers.
Joshua Tree to Orange County bus services, operated by Basin Transit, depart from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd station.
Joshua Tree to Orange County bus services, operated by Basin Transit, arrive at Palm Springs Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Joshua Tree to Orange County is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Joshua Tree to Orange County.
There are 1632+ hotels available in Orange County.
What companies run services between Joshua Tree, CA, USA and Orange County, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Main-Civic Center via Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1, and Harbor-East Shuttle Area in around 5h 29m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- 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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