There are 3 ways to get from Joshua Tree to San Diego by bus, train, car, 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, train
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 train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diegotrain
7h 43m$75–135Drive 143.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Joshua Tree to San Diegocar 143.5 mi
2h 37m$27–38Bus
- 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 San Diegobus
8h 11m$70–104
Joshua Tree to San Diego by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Joshua Tree to San Diego is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Joshua Tree to San Diego is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Joshua Tree to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd and arriving at San Diego via Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop and Anaheim. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.
The distance between Joshua Tree and San Diego is 234 miles. The road distance is 144.4 miles.
The best way to get from Joshua Tree to San Diego without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 43m and costs $70 - $140.
It takes approximately 7h 43m to get from Joshua Tree to San Diego, including transfers.
Joshua Tree to San Diego bus services, operated by Basin Transit, depart from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd station.
Joshua Tree to San Diego bus services, operated by Basin Transit, arrive at Palm Springs Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Joshua Tree to San Diego is 144 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Joshua Tree to San Diego.
There are 2125+ hotels available in San Diego.
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 in around 8h 11m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- 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
- $14–20
- Website
- https://basin-transit.com/
Bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Palm Springs Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–20
- 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
- $30–45
- 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
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Anaheim to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–30
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
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