There are 2 ways to get from Santa Ana 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
5h 41m$52–74Drive 127.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Santa Ana to Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Centercar 127.6 mi
2h 23m$24–34
Santa Ana to Joshua Tree National Park by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Ana to Joshua Tree National Park is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Ana to Joshua Tree National Park is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Ana station to Joshua Tree National Park. However, there are services departing from Fullerton Amtrak Station and arriving at 29 Palms Transit Center via Palm Springs Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
The distance between Santa Ana and Joshua Tree National Park is 157 miles. The road distance is 128.3 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Ana to Joshua Tree National Park without a car is to bus which takes 5h 41m and costs $50 - $75.
It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Santa Ana to Joshua Tree National Park, including transfers.
Santa Ana to Joshua Tree National Park bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Santa Ana to Joshua Tree National Park bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Ana to Joshua Tree National Park is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Santa Ana to Joshua Tree National Park.
What companies run services between Santa Ana, CA, USA and Joshua Tree National Park, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Santa Ana to 29 Palms Transit Center via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport, and 29 Palms Transit Center in around 5h 41m.
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 29 Palms Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–20
- Website
- https://basin-transit.com/
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