There are 3 ways to get from Rancho Bernardo to Joshua Tree National Park by train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)
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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 29 Palms Transit Centerbus 15
9h 6m$60–91Drive 136.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rancho Bernardo to Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Centercar 136.9 mi
2h 33m$25–37Bus
- 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 29 Palms Transit Centerbus 15
10h 28m$80–125
Rancho Bernardo to Joshua Tree National Park by bus, tram, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rancho Bernardo to Joshua Tree National Park is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Rancho Bernardo to Joshua Tree National Park is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Rancho Bernardo to Joshua Tree National Park. However, there are services departing from Rancho Bernardo Rd & Pomerado Rd and arriving at 29 Palms Transit Center via Rancho Bernardo Transit Station, San Diego, Fullerton Amtrak Station and Palm Springs Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 28m.
The distance between Rancho Bernardo and Joshua Tree National Park is 239 miles. The road distance is 137.7 miles.
The best way to get from Rancho Bernardo to Joshua Tree National Park without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 6m and costs $55 - $95.
It takes approximately 9h 6m to get from Rancho Bernardo to Joshua Tree National Park, including transfers.
Rancho Bernardo to Joshua Tree National Park bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station.
Rancho Bernardo to Joshua Tree National Park 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 National Park is 138 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Rancho Bernardo to Joshua Tree National Park.
What companies run services between Rancho Bernardo, CA, USA and Joshua Tree National Park, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Rancho Bernardo Rd & Pomerado Rd to 29 Palms Transit Center via Rancho Bernardo Transit Station, India St & C St, San Diego, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport, and 29 Palms Transit Center in around 10h 28m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- 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
Bus from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- 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
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
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Bus from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to India St & C St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
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