What is the cheapest way to get from Joshua Tree to Dana Point?

The cheapest way to get from Joshua Tree to Dana Point is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Joshua Tree to Dana Point?

The fastest way to get from Joshua Tree to Dana Point is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs $21 - $35.

How far is it from Joshua Tree to Dana Point?

The distance between Joshua Tree and Dana Point is 149 miles. The road distance is 120.3 miles.

How do I travel from Joshua Tree to Dana Point without a car?

The best way to get from Joshua Tree to Dana Point without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 28m and costs $50 - $80.

How long does it take to get from Joshua Tree to Dana Point?

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Joshua Tree to Dana Point, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Joshua Tree to Dana Point bus from?

Joshua Tree to Dana Point bus services, operated by Basin Transit, depart from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd station.

Where does the Joshua Tree to Dana Point bus arrive?

Joshua Tree to Dana Point bus services, operated by Basin Transit, arrive at Palm Springs Airport station.

Can I drive from Joshua Tree to Dana Point?

Yes, the driving distance between Joshua Tree to Dana Point is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Joshua Tree to Dana Point.

Where can I stay near Dana Point?

There are 284+ hotels available in Dana Point.

Joshua Tree to Dana Point - 5 ways to travel via train, car, and bus

Q: Is there a direct bus between Joshua Tree and Dana Point?

No, there is no direct bus from Joshua Tree to Dana Point. However, there are services departing from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd and arriving at Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast via Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 6, Fairview-Arlington and Newport Trans Ctr Dock 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.

There are 5 ways to get from Joshua Tree to Dana Point by car, train, bus, 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.

Drive, train
best
1. Drive from Joshua Tree to Redlands - Universitycar
2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to San Juan Capistranotrain IE-OC Line
5h 3m
$31–43
Drive 119.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Joshua Tree to Dana Pointcar 119.6 mi
2h 27m
$22–32
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Palm Springs Airportbus 15
2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 28m
$51–78
Bus, line 90 bus
1. Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Palm Springs Airportbus 15
2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8 to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coastbus 90
7h 27m
$49–77
Bus, line 47 bus
1. Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Palm Springs Airportbus 15
2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 6 to Fairview-Arlingtonbus 47
8h 30m
$47–71

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Joshua Tree to Dana Point.

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Distance: 147.8 mi
Duration: 5h 3m

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 Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast via Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton, Tustin, and Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8 in around 7h 27m.

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