There are 5 ways to get from Joshua Tree National Park to Porter Ranch by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)
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 29 Palms Transit Center to Palm Springs Airportbus 15
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chatsworthtrain
7h 23m$78–125Drive 166.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Center to Porter Ranchcar 166.9 mi
3h 2m$31–44Bus, fly
- Take the bus from 29 Palms Transit Center to Palm Springs Airportbus
- Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane PSP - LAX
4h 59m$177–628Bus, line 240 bus
- Take the bus from 29 Palms Transit Center to Palm Springs Airportbus 15
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from Universal / Studio City Station to Reseda / Devonshirebus 240
8h 20m$65–98Bus
- Take the bus from 29 Palms Transit Center to Palm Springs Airportbus 15
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14 to Figueroa / Picobus 460
- Take the bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to Devonshire St & Tampa Avebus 419
9h 48m$60–90
Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Joshua Tree National Park to Porter Ranch is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Joshua Tree National Park to Porter Ranch is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Joshua Tree National Park to Porter Ranch. However, there are services departing from 29 Palms Transit Center and arriving at Reseda / Devonshire via Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop and Universal / Studio City Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
The distance between Joshua Tree National Park and Porter Ranch is 204 miles. The road distance is 167.8 miles.
The best way to get from Joshua Tree National Park to Porter Ranch without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 23m and costs $75 - $130.
It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Joshua Tree National Park to Porter Ranch, including transfers.
Joshua Tree National Park to Porter Ranch bus services, operated by Basin Transit, depart from 29 Palms Transit Center station.
Joshua Tree National Park to Porter Ranch bus services, operated by Basin Transit, arrive at Palm Springs Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Joshua Tree National Park to Porter Ranch is 168 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Joshua Tree National Park to Porter Ranch.
There are 311+ hotels available in Porter Ranch.
What companies run services between Joshua Tree National Park, CA, USA and Porter Ranch, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from 29 Palms Transit Center to Porter Ranch via 29 Palms Transit Center, Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton, L.A. Union Station, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, Universal / Studio City Station, Universal / Studio City Station, and Reseda / Devonshire in around 8h 20m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $25–200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chatsworth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 760 366 2395
- comments@basin-transit.com
- Website
- basin-transit.com
Bus from 29 Palms Transit Center to Palm Springs Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–20
- Website
- https://basin-transit.com/
Bus from 29 Palms Transit Center to Palm Springs Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–20
- Website
- https://basin-transit.com/
Bus from 29 Palms Transit Center to Palm Springs Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–20
- Website
- https://basin-transit.com/
Bus from 29 Palms Transit Center to Palm Springs Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–20
- Website
- https://basin-transit.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Universal / Studio City Station to Reseda / Devonshire
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14 to Figueroa / Pico
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 213-808-2273
- Website
- ladottransit.com
Bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to Devonshire St & Tampa Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- https://www.ladottransit.com/
- Adult
- $3–4
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