There are 3 ways to get from Escondido 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 Oceanside 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
8h 25m$58–86Drive 129.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Escondido to Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Centercar 129.3 mi
2h 24m$24–35Bus
- Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station 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
9h 19m$74–110
Escondido to Joshua Tree National Park by tram, train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Escondido to Joshua Tree National Park is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Escondido to Joshua Tree National Park is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Escondido to Joshua Tree National Park. However, there are services departing from Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 and arriving at 29 Palms Transit Center via Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station and Palm Springs Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.
The distance between Escondido and Joshua Tree National Park is 230 miles. The road distance is 130.1 miles.
The best way to get from Escondido to Joshua Tree National Park without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 25m and costs $55 - $90.
It takes approximately 8h 25m to get from Escondido to Joshua Tree National Park, including transfers.
Escondido to Joshua Tree National Park bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
Escondido to Joshua Tree National Park bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Escondido to Joshua Tree National Park is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Escondido to Joshua Tree National Park.
What companies run services between Escondido, CA, USA and Joshua Tree National Park, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 to 29 Palms Transit Center via Hwy 101 & Plaza St, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport, and 29 Palms Transit Center in around 9h 19m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
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 Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- 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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