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How to get fromEl Cajon to Joshua Treeby bus, car, train, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from El Cajon to Joshua Tree by bus, car, train, or taxi

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Drive from Indio Bus Station to Joshua Treecar car
    5h 36m
    $38–68

  2. Drive 145.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from El Cajon to Joshua Treecar car 145.9 mi
    2h 39m
    $27–39

  3. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center 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
    $198–290

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  • Distance: 237.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between El Cajon, CA, USA and Joshua Tree, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from El Cajon to Joshua Tree. However, you can take the bus to El Centro Bus Stop, take the bus to Indio Bus Station, then drive to Joshua Tree. Alternatively, you can take the vehicle to Old Town Station, walk to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, take the train to Fullerton Amtrak Station, walk to Fullerton Amtrak Station, take the bus to Cabazon Amtrak Bus Stop, then take the taxi to Joshua Tree.

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