There are 4 ways to get from Joshua Tree to San Diego Airport (SAN) by bus, train, rideshare, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus)
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 Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
7h 53m$75–130Drive 144.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Joshua Tree to San Diego Airport (SAN)car 144.3 mi
2h 40m$27–38Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Joshua Tree to San Diego-SAN144.3 mi
2h 40mBus
- 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 Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus
8h 32m$64–100
Joshua Tree to San Diego Airport (SAN) by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Joshua Tree to San Diego Airport (SAN) is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Joshua Tree to San Diego Airport (SAN) is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Joshua Tree to San Diego Airport (SAN). However, there are services departing from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd and arriving at Terminal 1 Transportation Island via Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center and Old Town Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.
The distance between Joshua Tree and San Diego Airport (SAN) is 235 miles. The road distance is 145.1 miles.
The best way to get from Joshua Tree to San Diego Airport (SAN) without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 53m and costs $70 - $130.
It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from Joshua Tree to San Diego Airport (SAN), including transfers.
Joshua Tree to San Diego Airport (SAN) bus services, operated by Basin Transit, depart from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd station.
Joshua Tree to San Diego Airport (SAN) bus services, operated by Basin Transit, arrive at Palm Springs Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Joshua Tree to San Diego Airport (SAN) is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Joshua Tree to San Diego Airport (SAN).
There are 2176+ hotels available in San Diego Airport (SAN).
What companies run services between Joshua Tree, CA, USA and San Diego Airport (SAN), USA?
You can take a bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Terminal 1 Transportation Island via Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Anaheim, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Transit Center in around 8h 32m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
- 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
- basin-transit.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Joshua Tree to San Diego-SAN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Joshua Tree and San Diego Airport (SAN). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.








