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How to get fromJoshua Tree to Morro Bayby car, train, bus, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Joshua Tree to Morro Bay by car, train, bus, or plane

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  1. Drive, train

    best
    1. Drive from Joshua Tree to Redlands - Universitycar car
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispotrain train
    12h 58m
    $79–175

  2. Drive  324.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joshua Tree to Morro Baycar car 324.4 mi
    5h 57m
    $60–86

  3. Bus, train via Santa Barbara

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd 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 Santa Barbaratrain train
    4. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispobus bus
    14h 55m
    $93–175

  4. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Palm Springs Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane PSP - SBP
    8h 56m
    $277–625

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd 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 Luis Obispotrain train
    14h 16m
    $98–210

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights

Calendar83Weekly Planes
Duration6h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 366.3 mi
  • Duration: 12h 58m

What companies run services between Joshua Tree, CA, USA and Morro Bay, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Joshua Tree to Morro Bay. However, you can drive to Redlands - University, take the train to San Bernardino - Downtown, take the train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Los Angeles, take the train to San Luis Obispo, walk to Amtrak Station, take the bus to Downtown Transit Center, walk to Government Center, then take the bus to Morro Bay Park. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Morro Bay Park via Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, Amtrak Station, Downtown Transit Center, and Government Center in around 14h 55m.

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