There are 5 ways to get from Joshua Tree to Getty Center by car, train, tram, 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, tram
best- Drive from Joshua Tree to Redlands - Universitycar
- Take the train from Redlands - University to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain
- Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Expo / Bundy Stationtram
7h 25m$32–45Drive 144.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Joshua Tree to Getty Centercar 144.3 mi
2h 35m$27–38Bus, train
- 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 Van Nuystrain
8h 32m$57–98Bus, line 2 bus
- 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 bus from Alvarado / 7th to Westwood / Weyburnbus 2
8h 49m$56–87Bus
- 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 bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Los Angelesbus
- Take the bus from Alameda Sb & Los Angeles Ns to Bundy Nb & Exposition Fsbus R10
10h 14m$55–85
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Joshua Tree to Getty Center is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Joshua Tree to Getty Center is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Joshua Tree to Getty Center. However, there are services departing from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd and arriving at Barrington Pl Nb & Chayote St Ns via Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Alameda Sb & Los Angeles Ns and Bundy Nb & Exposition Fs. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 14m.
The distance between Joshua Tree and Getty Center is 151 miles. The road distance is 145.2 miles.
The best way to get from Joshua Tree to Getty Center without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 32m and costs $55 - $100.
It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Joshua Tree to Getty Center, including transfers.
Joshua Tree to Getty Center bus services, operated by Basin Transit, depart from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd station.
Joshua Tree to Getty Center bus services, operated by Basin Transit, arrive at Palm Springs Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Joshua Tree to Getty Center is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Joshua Tree to Getty Center.
There are 4163+ hotels available in Getty Center.
What companies run services between Joshua Tree, CA, USA and Getty Center, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Getty Center via Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton, L.A. Union Station, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, Westlake / MacArthur Park Station, Alvarado / 7th, Westwood / Weyburn, Westwood / Le Conte, and Church / 405 Fwy Off-Ramp in around 8h 49m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Redlands - University to San Bernardino - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Expo / Bundy Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Van Nuys
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–26
- 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
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Alvarado / 7th to Westwood / Weyburn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 310-451-5444
- Website
- bigbluebus.com
Bus from Alameda Sb & Los Angeles Ns to Bundy Nb & Exposition Fs
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- bigbluebus.com
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