There are 2 ways to get from Joshua Tree to Calico by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd 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 Barstow Stationtrain
8h 47m$110–190Drive 94.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Joshua Tree to Calicocar 94.9 mi
1h 52m$18–25
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Joshua Tree to Calico is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 1h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Joshua Tree to Calico is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs $17 - $25.
The distance between Joshua Tree and Calico is 271 miles. The road distance is 95.5 miles.
The best way to get from Joshua Tree to Calico without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 47m and costs $110 - $190.
It takes approximately 8h 47m to get from Joshua Tree to Calico, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Joshua Tree to Calico is 95 miles. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Joshua Tree to Calico.
There are 28+ hotels available in Calico.
What companies run services between Joshua Tree, CA, USA and Calico, San Bernardino County, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Joshua Tree to Calico. However, you can take the bus to Palm Springs Airport, take the bus to Fullerton Amtrak Station, walk to Fullerton Amtrak Station, take the train to Barstow Station, then take the taxi to Calico. Alternatively, you can drive from Joshua Tree to Calico in around 1h 52m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Barstow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 760 366 2395
- comments@basin-transit.com
- Website
- basin-transit.com
Bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Palm Springs Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–20
- Website
- https://basin-transit.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
- $26–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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