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

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There are 3 ways to get from Joshua Tree National Park to San Diego 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 San Diegotrain train
    7h 59m
    $75–135

  2. Drive 159.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Center to San Diegocar car 159.7 mi
    2h 56m
    $30–43

  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 to San Diegobus bus
    8h 27m
    $70–104

Joshua Tree National Park to San Diego by foot, bus, and train

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration7h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Joshua Tree National Park to San Diego.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 247.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 59m

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

You can take a vehicle from 29 Palms Transit Center to San Diego via 29 Palms Transit Center, Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Anaheim, and Anaheim in around 8h 27m.

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