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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    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 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus 15
    6h 48m
    $55–79

  2. Drive 133.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carlsbad to Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Centercar car 133.3 mi
    2h 34m
    $25–36

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside 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 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus 15
    8h 20m
    $68–100

Carlsbad to Joshua Tree National Park by train, bus, and foot

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration6h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 207.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Carlsbad Bl & Oak Av to 29 Palms Transit Center via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport, and 29 Palms Transit Center in around 8h 20m.

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