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How to get fromBalboa Park to Joshua Treeby train, bus, taxi, bus (Amtrak), or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Balboa Park to Joshua Tree by train, bus, taxi, bus (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Train, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Cabazon Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Cabazon Amtrak Bus Stop to Joshua Treetaxi taxi
    7h 2m
    $199–277

  2. Drive 142.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Balboa Park to Joshua Treecar car 142.6 mi
    2h 37m
    $26–38

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus bus 12 / ...
    10h 29m
    $72–120

Balboa Park to Joshua Tree by foot and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 216.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 2m

What companies run services between Balboa Park, San Diego County, CA, USA and Joshua Tree, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Balboa Park to Hwy 62 & Park Blvd via Park Bl & Zoo Pl, India St & C St, San Diego, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport, and Yucca Valley Transit Center in around 10h 29m.

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