There are 4 ways to get from Monrovia to Joshua Tree by train, car, bus, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, drive
best- Take the train from Pomona - North to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain SB Line
- Drive from Redlands - University to Joshua Treecar
4h 18m$26–39Drive 115.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Monrovia to Joshua Treecar 115.5 mi
2h 6m$22–31Bus, drive
- Take the bus from El Monte to Indio, CAbus La
- Drive from Indio, CA to Joshua Treecar
5h 17m$40–90Bus
- 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 Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus 12 / ...
6h 4m$126–163
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Monrovia to Joshua Tree is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Monrovia to Joshua Tree is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Monrovia station to Joshua Tree. However, there are services departing from Fullerton Amtrak Station and arriving at Hwy 62 & Park Blvd via Palm Springs Airport and Yucca Valley Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
The distance between Monrovia and Joshua Tree is 116 miles. The road distance is 116.2 miles.
The best way to get from Monrovia to Joshua Tree without a car is to bus which takes 6h 4m and costs $120 - $170.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Monrovia to Joshua Tree, including transfers.
Monrovia to Joshua Tree bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Monrovia to Joshua Tree bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monrovia to Joshua Tree is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Monrovia to Joshua Tree.
There are 674+ hotels available in Joshua Tree.
What companies run services between Monrovia, CA, USA and Joshua Tree, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Monrovia to Hwy 62 & Park Blvd via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport, and Yucca Valley Transit Center in around 6h 4m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Pomona - North to San Bernardino - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- eplalimo.com
Bus from El Monte to Indio, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://eplalimo.com/
- One Way
- $30–45
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- tufesainternacional.com
Bus from El Monte to Indio, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- tufesainternacional.com
- Adult One way
- $35–65
- [email protected]
- Website
- crossborderxpress.com
Bus from El Monte to Indio, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 760 366 2395
- [email protected]
- Website
- basin-transit.com
Bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- https://basin-transit.com/
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