There are 3 ways to get from Solvang to Joshua Tree National Park by bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Barbarabus
- Take the train from Santa Barbara 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
11h 32mDrive 270.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Solvang to Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Centercar 270.2 mi
4h 55m$50–72Bus
- Take the bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Barbarabus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union 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
11h 55m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Solvang to Joshua Tree National Park is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 4h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Solvang to Joshua Tree National Park is to drive which takes 4h 55m and costs $45 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Solvang to Joshua Tree National Park. However, there are services departing from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at 29 Palms Transit Center via Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Los Angeles, Fullerton Amtrak Station and Palm Springs Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 55m.
The distance between Solvang and Joshua Tree National Park is 324 miles. The road distance is 271.8 miles.
The best way to get from Solvang to Joshua Tree National Park without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 32m and costs .
It takes approximately 11h 32m to get from Solvang to Joshua Tree National Park, including transfers.
Solvang to Joshua Tree National Park bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Solvang to Joshua Tree National Park bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Solvang to Joshua Tree National Park is 272 miles. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Solvang to Joshua Tree National Park.
What companies run services between Solvang, CA, USA and Joshua Tree National Park, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to 29 Palms Transit Center via Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport, and 29 Palms Transit Center in around 11h 55m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Barbara to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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