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Joshua Tree to Dana Point buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Joshua Tree and Dana Point takes 13h 41m and the fastest bus takes 8h 18m. The bus runs, on average, 2 times per week from Joshua Tree to Dana Point. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

13h 41m
Duration
174 mi
Distance
Twice a week
Frequency

Joshua Tree to Dana Point bus times

Buses run twice a week between Joshua Tree and Dana Point. The earliest departure is at 11:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Joshua Tree is at 6:02 PM which arrives into Dana Point at 1:07 PM. All services require a transfer at Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop and take an average of 13h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Basin TransitAmtrakOCTAOCTAOCTA19h 5m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Basin TransitAmtrakOCTAOCTAOCTA8h 18m • 4 changes

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Map of how to get from Joshua Tree to Dana Point.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 173.5 mi
  • Duration: 13h 41m

What companies run services between Joshua Tree, CA, USA and Dana Point, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Pacific Coast-Dana Point Harbor via Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1, Harbor-East Shuttle Area, and Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 7 in around 7h 34m.

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