There are 4 ways to get from Joshua Tree to Baja California by bus (Amtrak), car, bus, train, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Cross Border Express, San Diego
best- Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Palm Springs Airportbus 15
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from Anaheim-Cerritos to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus
8h 21m$1,337–1,920Drive 258.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Joshua Tree to Tijuanacar 258.5 km
2h 56m$503–726Bus, train
- Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Palm Springs Airportbus 15
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
8h 43m$1,398–2,559Bus
- Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Palm Springs Airportbus 15
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from Anaheim to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus
10h 32m$1,572–2,285
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Joshua Tree to Baja California is to drive which costs $500 - $750 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Joshua Tree to Baja California is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs $500 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Joshua Tree to Baja California. However, there are services departing from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd and arriving at Cross Border Express, San Diego via Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 6 and Anaheim-Cerritos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.
The distance between Joshua Tree and Baja California is 413 km. The road distance is 258.5 km.
The best way to get from Joshua Tree to Baja California without a car is to bus which takes 10h 32m and costs $1500 - $2300.
It takes approximately 8h 21m to get from Joshua Tree to Baja California, including transfers.
Joshua Tree to Baja California bus services, operated by Basin Transit, depart from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd station.
Joshua Tree to Baja California bus services, operated by Basin Transit, arrive at Palm Springs Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Joshua Tree to Baja California is 258 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Joshua Tree to Baja California.
There are 565+ hotels available in Baja California.
What companies run services between Joshua Tree, CA, USA and Baja California, Mexico?
You can take a bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Tijuana via Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 6, Anaheim-Cerritos, and Cross Border Express, San Diego in around 8h 21m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $550–1,200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 760 366 2395
- [email protected]
- Website
- basin-transit.com
Bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Palm Springs Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–340
- Website
- https://basin-transit.com/
Bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Palm Springs Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–340
- Website
- https://basin-transit.com/
Bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Palm Springs Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–340
- Website
- https://basin-transit.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $550–800
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $550–800
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $550–800
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- [email protected]
- Website
- crossborderxpress.com
Bus from Anaheim-Cerritos to Cross Border Express, San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $470–700
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Anaheim to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $380–650
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
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