There are 3 ways to get from Northridge to Joshua Tree by train, car, or bus
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Train, drive
best- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain SB Line
- Drive from Redlands - University to Joshua Treecar
5h 36m$34–50Drive 149.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Northridge to Joshua Treecar 149.3 mi
2h 45m$28–40Train, bus
- Take the train from Northridge to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus 12 / ...
8h 6m$42–85
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Northridge to Joshua Tree is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Northridge to Joshua Tree is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs $27 - $40.
The distance between Northridge and Joshua Tree is 156 miles. The road distance is 150.1 miles.
The best way to get from Northridge to Joshua Tree without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 6m and costs $40 - $85.
It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Northridge to Joshua Tree, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Northridge to Joshua Tree is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Northridge to Joshua Tree.
There are 651+ hotels available in Joshua Tree.
What companies run services between Northridge, CA, USA and Joshua Tree, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Northridge to Joshua Tree. However, you can take the train to L.A. Union Station, take the train to San Bernardino - Downtown, take the train to Redlands - University, then drive to Joshua Tree. Alternatively, you can take a train from Northridge to Hwy 62 & Park Blvd via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport, and Yucca Valley Transit Center in around 8h 6m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Northridge to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–25
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
- $26–50
- 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 Yucca Valley Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- https://basin-transit.com/
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