There are 2 ways to get from Laguna Niguel to Joshua Tree National Park by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus 15
6h 8m$53–76Drive 139 mi
cheapest- Drive from Laguna Niguel to Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Centercar 139 mi
2h 37m$26–37
Laguna Niguel to Joshua Tree National Park by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Laguna Niguel to Joshua Tree National Park is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Laguna Niguel to Joshua Tree National Park is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs $25 - $40.
The distance between Laguna Niguel and Joshua Tree National Park is 179 miles. The road distance is 139.8 miles.
The best way to get from Laguna Niguel to Joshua Tree National Park without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 8m and costs $50 - $80.
It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Laguna Niguel to Joshua Tree National Park, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Laguna Niguel to Joshua Tree National Park is 140 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Laguna Niguel to Joshua Tree National Park.
What companies run services between Laguna Niguel, CA, USA and Joshua Tree National Park, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Laguna Niguel to Joshua Tree National Park. However, you can take the train to Fullerton Amtrak Station, walk to Fullerton Amtrak Station, take the bus to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, take the bus to 29 Palms Transit Center, then walk to 29 Palms Transit Center. Alternatively, you can drive from Laguna Niguel to Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Center in around 2h 37m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–22
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
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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