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How to get fromJoshua Tree to San Luis Obispoby car, train, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), bus, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Joshua Tree to San Luis Obispo by car, train, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), bus, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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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
    10h 20m
    $97–190

  2. Drive 311.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joshua Tree to San Luis Obispocar car 311.4 mi
    5h 41m
    $57–83

  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 Los Angeles Union Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museumbus bus
    11h 2m
    $83–132

  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
    7h 13m
    $276–622

  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
    11h 38m
    $125–235

  6. Bus via San Luis Obispo

    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 Los Angeles to San Luis Obispobus bus
    12h 5m

Joshua Tree to San Luis Obispo by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 351.4 mi
  • Duration: 10h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum via Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 11h 2m.

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