There are 3 ways to get from Joshua Tree to Pasadena by car, train, tram, or bus (Amtrak)
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Drive, train, tram
best- Drive from Joshua Tree to Redlands - Universitycar
- Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Pomona - Northtrain
- Take the tram from Pomona North Station to Memorial Park Stationtram
4h 8m$27–39Drive 123.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Joshua Tree to Pasadenacar 123.1 mi
2h 14m$23–33Bus
- 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 21m$54–78
Joshua Tree to Pasadena by bus, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Joshua Tree to Pasadena is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Joshua Tree to Pasadena is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Joshua Tree to Pasadena station. However, there are services departing from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd and arriving at Fullerton Amtrak Station via Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
The distance between Joshua Tree and Pasadena is 125 miles. The road distance is 123.8 miles.
The best way to get from Joshua Tree to Pasadena without a car is to bus which takes 6h 21m and costs $50 - $80.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Joshua Tree to Pasadena, including transfers.
Joshua Tree to Pasadena bus services, operated by Basin Transit, depart from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd station.
Joshua Tree to Pasadena bus services, operated by Basin Transit, arrive at Palm Springs Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Joshua Tree to Pasadena is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Joshua Tree to Pasadena.
There are 2193+ hotels available in Pasadena.
What companies run services between Joshua Tree, CA, USA and Pasadena, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Memorial Park Station via Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton, L.A. Union Station, and Union Station - Metro A-Line in around 6h 21m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Pomona - North
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from Pomona North Station to Memorial Park Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- 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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