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How to get fromLadera Ranch to Joshua Tree National Parkby train, bus, car or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Ladera Ranch to Joshua Tree National Park by train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train, bus via Los Angeles

    best
    1. Take the train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Hwy 111 @ Flower SunLine Transfer Center to Chiriaco Summitbus6
    8h 4m
    $54–88

  2. Drive 148.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ladera Ranch to Cottonwood Visitor Centercar148.1 mi
    2h 48m
    $27–39

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwybus10
    3. Take the bus from Hwy 111 @ Flower SunLine Transfer Center to Chiriaco Summitbus6
    8h 19m
    $35–42

  4. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to Riverside - Downtowntrain
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwybus10
    3. Take the bus from Hwy 111 @ Flower SunLine Transfer Center to Chiriaco Summitbus6
    8h 35m
    $35–42

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus StopbusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Hwy 111 @ Flower SunLine Transfer Center to Chiriaco Summitbus6
    9h 28m

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Ladera Ranch, CA, USA and Joshua Tree National Park, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Ladera Ranch to Chiriaco Summit via Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5, Harbor-East Shuttle Area, Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop, Town Center & Hahn, Hwy 111 @ Flower SunLine Transfer Center, and Chiriaco Summit in around 9h 28m.

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