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How to get fromJoshua Tree to San Diegoby bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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There are 3 ways to get from Joshua Tree to San Diego by bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    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 Diegotrain train
    7h 43m
    $68–120

  2. Drive  143.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joshua Tree to San Diegocar car 143.5 mi
    2h 37m
    $27–38

  3. Bus

    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 bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Diegobus bus
    8h 11m
    $61–92

Joshua Tree to San Diego by bus and train

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration7h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 232.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 43m

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

You can take a bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to San Diego via Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Anaheim, and Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center in around 8h 11m.

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