There are 3 ways to get from Ladera Ranch to Joshua Tree National Park by train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to Fullertontrain
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus 15
6h 11m$66–97Drive 133.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ladera Ranch to Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Centercar 133.2 mi
2h 41m$25–36Bus
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus 15
7h 44m$62–89
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ladera Ranch to Joshua Tree National Park is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Ladera Ranch to Joshua Tree National Park is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Ladera Ranch to Joshua Tree National Park. However, there are services departing from Medical Center-Ent Mission Hospital and arriving at 29 Palms Transit Center via Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5, Harbor-East Shuttle Area, Fullerton Amtrak Station and Palm Springs Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.
The distance between Ladera Ranch and Joshua Tree National Park is 179 miles. The road distance is 134 miles.
The best way to get from Ladera Ranch to Joshua Tree National Park without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 11m and costs $65 - $100.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Ladera Ranch to Joshua Tree National Park, including transfers.
Ladera Ranch to Joshua Tree National Park bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Ladera Ranch to Joshua Tree National Park bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ladera Ranch to Joshua Tree National Park is 134 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Ladera Ranch to Joshua Tree National Park.
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 29 Palms Transit Center via Medical Center-Ent Mission Hospital, Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5, Harbor-East Shuttle Area, Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport, and 29 Palms Transit Center in around 7h 44m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to Fullerton
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 760 366 2395
- comments@basin-transit.com
- Website
- basin-transit.com
Bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–20
- Website
- https://basin-transit.com/
Bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–20
- Website
- https://basin-transit.com/
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