There are 3 ways to get from Chula Vista to Joshua Tree National Park by train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from San Diego 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 29 Palms Transit Centerbus 15
9h 6m$78–132Drive 164.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chula Vista to Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Centercar 164.6 mi
3h 2m$30–44Bus
- Take the bus from San Diego 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 29 Palms Transit Centerbus 15
10h$82–120
Chula Vista to Joshua Tree National Park by tram, train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chula Vista to Joshua Tree National Park is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Chula Vista to Joshua Tree National Park is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Chula Vista to Joshua Tree National Park. However, there are services departing from E St & 4th Av and arriving at 29 Palms Transit Center via San Diego, Fullerton Amtrak Station and Palm Springs Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.
The distance between Chula Vista and Joshua Tree National Park is 257 miles. The road distance is 165.6 miles.
The best way to get from Chula Vista to Joshua Tree National Park without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 6m and costs $75 - $140.
It takes approximately 9h 6m to get from Chula Vista to Joshua Tree National Park, including transfers.
Chula Vista to Joshua Tree National Park bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
Chula Vista to Joshua Tree National Park bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chula Vista to Joshua Tree National Park is 166 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Chula Vista to Joshua Tree National Park.
What companies run services between Chula Vista, CA, USA and Joshua Tree National Park, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from E St & 4th Av to 29 Palms Transit Center via 12th & Imperial Transit Center, 12th & Imperial Station, Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport, and 29 Palms Transit Center in around 10h.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
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
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- 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
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 760 366 2395
- [email protected]
- 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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