There are 3 ways to get from Solvang to Joshua Tree National Park by bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Isla Vista to Los Angelesbus
- 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 25mDrive 270.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Solvang to Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Centercar 270.2 mi
4h 55m$50–72Bus, train
- 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 32m$102–173
Questions & Answers
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 Isla Vista, Los Angeles, Fullerton Amtrak Station and Palm Springs Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 25m.
The distance between Solvang and Joshua Tree National Park is 325 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 which takes 11h 25m and costs .
It takes approximately 11h 25m 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 Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop 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 Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop, Isla Vista, Los Angeles, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport, and 29 Palms Transit Center in around 11h 25m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Santa Barbara to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–19
- 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
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- 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
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Isla Vista to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
- 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/
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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