There are 3 ways to get from Irvine to Joshua Tree by train, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus, taxi
best- Take the train from Tustin to San Bernardino - Downtown
- Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to Palm Springs North
- Take the taxi from Palm Springs North to Joshua Tree
4h 3m$103–208Drive 113.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Irvine to Joshua Tree113.5 mi
2h 6m$21–30Train, taxi
- Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Amtrak
- Take the taxi from Palm Springs Amtrak to Joshua Tree
5h 20m$116–161
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Joshua Tree is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to Joshua Tree is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs $20 - $30.
The distance between Irvine and Joshua Tree is 134 miles. The road distance is 114.2 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to Joshua Tree without a car is to train and bus and taxi which takes 4h 3m and costs $100 - $210.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Irvine to Joshua Tree, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Joshua Tree is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Irvine to Joshua Tree.
There are 624+ hotels available in Joshua Tree.
What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Joshua Tree, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Irvine to Joshua Tree. However, you can take the train to San Bernardino - Downtown, walk to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, take the bus to Palm Springs North, then take the taxi to Joshua Tree. Alternatively, you can take the train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Los Angeles, take the train to Palm Springs Amtrak, then take the taxi to Joshua Tree.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Tustin to San Bernardino - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $10–13
Train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $8–11
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to Palm Springs North
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $8–85
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Estimated price
- $85–110
Lucky 777 Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-660-9115
- Website
- lucky777cab.com
Desert City Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-328-3000
- Website
- desertcitycab.com
American Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-300-0000
Lucky 777 Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-660-9115
- Website
- lucky777cab.com
Desert City Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-328-3000
- Website
- desertcitycab.com
American Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-300-0000
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