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How to get fromJoshua Tree to Santa Anaby car, train or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 3 ways to get from Joshua Tree to Santa Ana by car, train, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Drive, train

    best
    1. Drive from Joshua Tree to Redlands - Universitycar car
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Santa Anatrain train IE-OC Line
    3h 52m
    $27–39

  2. Drive 111.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joshua Tree to Santa Anacar car 111.2 mi
    2h 4m
    $21–30

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Palm Springs Airportbus bus 15
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 29m
    $49–74

Joshua Tree to Santa Ana by bus

Calendar9Weekly Buses
Duration5h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Joshua Tree, CA, USA and Santa Ana, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Main-Civic Center via Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1, and Harbor-East Shuttle Area in around 5h 29m.

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