There are 3 ways to get from Joshua Tree to Irvine by car, train, or bus (Amtrak)
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Drive, train
best- Drive from Joshua Tree to Redlands - Universitycar
- Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Tustintrain IE-OC Line
3h 58m$27–40Drive 112.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Joshua Tree to Irvinecar 112.8 mi
2h 5m$21–30Bus
- 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 Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 45m$47–75
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Joshua Tree to Irvine is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Joshua Tree to Irvine is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs $20 - $30.
The distance between Joshua Tree and Irvine is 128 miles. The road distance is 113.4 miles.
The best way to get from Joshua Tree to Irvine without a car is to bus which takes 5h 45m and costs $45 - $75.
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Joshua Tree to Irvine, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Joshua Tree to Irvine is 113 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Joshua Tree to Irvine.
There are 1435+ hotels available in Irvine.
What companies run services between Joshua Tree, CA, USA and Irvine, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Tustin via Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, Fullerton Amtrak Station, and Fullerton in around 5h 45m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Tustin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- 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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