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How to get fromJoshua Tree National Park to Carlsbadby bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from 29 Palms Transit Center to Palm Springs Airportbus bus 15
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train
    6h 48m
    $55–79

  2. Drive 133.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Center to Carlsbadcar car 133.1 mi
    2h 35m
    $25–36

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 29 Palms Transit Center to Palm Springs Airportbus bus 15
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus
    8h 13m
    $66–97

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

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration6h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 206.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 48m

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

You can take a vehicle from 29 Palms Transit Center to Carlsbad Village Station Stall 5 via 29 Palms Transit Center, Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Anaheim, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 8h 13m.

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