There are 3 ways to get from Rancho Bernardo to Joshua Tree by train, bus, car, 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, bus
best- Take the train from Oceanside 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 Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus 12 / ...
10h 7m$50–86Drive 120.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rancho Bernardo to Joshua Treecar 120.8 mi
2h 14m$22–32Bus
- Take the bus from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to India St & C Stbus 235
- Take the bus from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus 12 / ...
11h 29m$74–125
Rancho Bernardo to Joshua Tree by bus, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rancho Bernardo to Joshua Tree is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Rancho Bernardo to Joshua Tree is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Rancho Bernardo to Joshua Tree. However, there are services departing from Rancho Bernardo Rd & Pomerado Rd and arriving at Hwy 62 & Park Blvd via Rancho Bernardo Transit Station, San Diego, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport and Yucca Valley Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 29m.
The distance between Rancho Bernardo and Joshua Tree is 225 miles. The road distance is 121.5 miles.
The best way to get from Rancho Bernardo to Joshua Tree without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 7m and costs $45 - $90.
It takes approximately 10h 7m to get from Rancho Bernardo to Joshua Tree, including transfers.
Rancho Bernardo to Joshua Tree bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station.
Rancho Bernardo to Joshua Tree bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at India St & C St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rancho Bernardo to Joshua Tree is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Rancho Bernardo to Joshua Tree.
There are 644+ hotels available in Joshua Tree.
What companies run services between Rancho Bernardo, CA, USA and Joshua Tree, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Rancho Bernardo Rd & Pomerado Rd to Hwy 62 & Park Blvd via Rancho Bernardo Transit Station, India St & C St, San Diego, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport, and Yucca Valley Transit Center in around 11h 29m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.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
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- 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/
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/
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to India St & C St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
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