There are 3 ways to get from Joshua Tree to Ontario 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 Montclairtrain SB Line
4h 6m$27–39Drive 91.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Joshua Tree to Ontariocar 91.8 mi
1h 40m$17–25Bus
- 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
7h 30m$46–75
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Joshua Tree to Ontario is to drive which costs $16 - $25 and takes 1h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Joshua Tree to Ontario is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs $16 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Joshua Tree to Ontario. However, there are services departing from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd and arriving at Holt @ Palm via Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 4, Brea Mall and Pomona Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
The distance between Joshua Tree and Ontario is 99 miles. The road distance is 92.3 miles.
The best way to get from Joshua Tree to Ontario without a car is to bus which takes 7h 30m and costs $45 - $75.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Joshua Tree to Ontario, including transfers.
Joshua Tree to Ontario bus services, operated by Basin Transit, depart from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd station.
Joshua Tree to Ontario bus services, operated by Basin Transit, arrive at Palm Springs Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Joshua Tree to Ontario is 92 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Joshua Tree to Ontario.
There are 256+ hotels available in Ontario.
What companies run services between Joshua Tree, CA, USA and Ontario, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Holt @ Palm via Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 4, Ring-Brea Mall, Brea Mall, and Pomona Transit Center in around 7h 30m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Montclair
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- 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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