There are 4 ways to get from Joshua Tree to Mojave 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, bus
best- Drive from Joshua Tree to Redlands - Universitycar
- Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain
- Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus 250 / ...
9h 17m$43–64Drive 147.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Joshua Tree to Mojavecar 147.1 mi
2h 43m$27–39Bus, 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 L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain
- Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus 250 / ...
10h 52m$62–97Bus
- 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 Bakersfieldbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus 100
12h 2m$111–180
Joshua Tree to Mojave by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Joshua Tree to Mojave is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Joshua Tree to Mojave is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Joshua Tree to Mojave. However, there are services departing from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd and arriving at Carl's Jr./Inyo St. via Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, Fullerton Amtrak Station and Bakersfield Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 2m.
The distance between Joshua Tree and Mojave is 235 miles. The road distance is 148 miles.
The best way to get from Joshua Tree to Mojave without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 52m and costs $60 - $100.
It takes approximately 9h 17m to get from Joshua Tree to Mojave, including transfers.
Joshua Tree to Mojave bus services, operated by Basin Transit, depart from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd station.
Joshua Tree to Mojave bus services, operated by Basin Transit, arrive at Palm Springs Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Joshua Tree to Mojave is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Joshua Tree to Mojave.
There are 20+ hotels available in Mojave.
What companies run services between Joshua Tree, CA, USA and Mojave, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Carl's Jr./Inyo St. via Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, Fullerton Amtrak Station, and Bakersfield Amtrak in around 12h 2m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- 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
Train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- 800-323-2396
- Website
- kerntransit.org
Bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://kerntransit.org/
- Schedules at
- https://kerntransit.org/routes-and-schedules/
Bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://kerntransit.org/
- Schedules at
- https://kerntransit.org/routes-and-schedules/
- Phone
- +1 760-872-1901
- info@estransit.com
- Website
- estransit.com
Bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- https://www.estransit.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
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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