There are 4 ways to get from Visalia to Joshua Tree by bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train, drive
best- Take the bus from Visalia Transit Station to Glendale Bus Stopbus
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain
- Drive from Redlands - University to Joshua Treecar
9h 26m$63–104Drive 278.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Visalia to Joshua Treecar 278.8 mi
5h 1m$51–74Bus via Bakersfield
- Take the bus from Visalia Transit Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
- 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 / ...
12h 7m$86–153Bus
- Take the bus from Visalia Transit Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- 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 / ...
12h 20m$72–128
Visalia to Joshua Tree by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Visalia to Joshua Tree is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Visalia to Joshua Tree is to drive which takes 5h 1m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Visalia station to Joshua Tree. However, there are services departing from Visalia Transit Station and arriving at Hwy 62 & Park Blvd via Bakersfield, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport and Yucca Valley Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 7m.
The distance between Visalia and Joshua Tree is 320 miles. The road distance is 280.4 miles.
The best way to get from Visalia to Joshua Tree without a car is to bus via Bakersfield which takes 12h 7m and costs $85 - $160.
It takes approximately 9h 26m to get from Visalia to Joshua Tree, including transfers.
Visalia to Joshua Tree bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Visalia Transit Station.
Visalia to Joshua Tree bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Bakersfield Train Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Visalia to Joshua Tree is 280 miles. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Visalia to Joshua Tree.
There are 660+ hotels available in Joshua Tree.
What companies run services between Visalia, CA, USA and Joshua Tree, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Visalia Transit Station to Hwy 62 & Park Blvd via Bakersfield Train Station, Bakersfield, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport, and Yucca Valley Transit Center in around 12h 7m.
- 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 Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Visalia Transit Station to Glendale Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Visalia Transit Station to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–23
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Visalia Transit Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Bakersfield to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- 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
- $28–50
- 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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