There are 2 ways to get from Laguna Beach to Joshua Tree National Park by bus (Amtrak) or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus 15
7h 37m$51–71Drive 136.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Laguna Beach to Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Centercar 136.7 mi
2h 34m$25–36
Laguna Beach to Joshua Tree National Park by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Laguna Beach to Joshua Tree National Park is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Laguna Beach to Joshua Tree National Park is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Laguna Beach to Joshua Tree National Park. However, there are services departing from Laguna Beach Layover and arriving at 29 Palms Transit Center via Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5, Harbor-Katella, Fullerton Amtrak Station and Palm Springs Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
The distance between Laguna Beach and Joshua Tree National Park is 182 miles. The road distance is 137.5 miles.
The best way to get from Laguna Beach to Joshua Tree National Park without a car is to bus which takes 7h 37m and costs $50 - $75.
It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Laguna Beach to Joshua Tree National Park, including transfers.
Laguna Beach to Joshua Tree National Park bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Laguna Beach to Joshua Tree National Park bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Laguna Beach to Joshua Tree National Park is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Laguna Beach to Joshua Tree National Park.
What companies run services between Laguna Beach, CA, USA and Joshua Tree National Park, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Laguna Beach Layover to 29 Palms Transit Center via Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5, Harbor-Katella, Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport, and 29 Palms Transit Center in around 7h 37m.
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 760 366 2395
- [email protected]
- Website
- basin-transit.com
Bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–20
- Website
- basin-transit.com
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