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

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There are 3 ways to get from El Cajon 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 San Diego Old Town Transportation Center 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
    9h 8m
    $78–145

  2. Drive 162 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from El Cajon to Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Centercar car 162 mi
    2h 58m
    $30–43

  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 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus 15
    10h 44m
    $84–125

El Cajon to Joshua Tree National Park by tram, train, bus, and foot

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration9h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 260.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 8m

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

You can take a bus from El Cajon Transit Center to 29 Palms Transit Center via College Av & SDSU Transit Center, SDSU Transit Center, India St & C St, San Diego, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport, and 29 Palms Transit Center in around 10h 44m.

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