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How to get fromLaguna Beach to Joshua Treeby train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from Laguna Beach to Joshua Tree by train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train IE-OC Line
    2. Drive from Redlands - University to Joshua Treecar car
    5h 41m
    $30–43

  2. Drive 120.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Laguna Beach to Joshua Treecar car 120.5 mi
    2h 15m
    $22–32

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus bus 12 / ...
    8h 37m
    $41–66

  4. Line 47 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Fairview-Arlington to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 6bus bus 47
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus bus 12 / ...
    9h 34m
    $41–66

Laguna Beach to Joshua Tree by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration8h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 146.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between Laguna Beach, CA, USA and Joshua Tree, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Laguna Beach Layover to Hwy 62 & Park Blvd via Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5, Harbor-East Shuttle Area, Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport, and Yucca Valley Transit Center in around 8h 37m.

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