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How to get fromLa Jolla to Joshua Treeby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from La Jolla to Joshua Tree by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Cabazon Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Cabazon Amtrak Bus Stop to Joshua Treetaxi taxi
    6h 58m
    $198–280

  2. Drive 140.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from La Jolla to Joshua Treecar car 140.7 mi
    2h 39m
    $26–38

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Gilman Dr & Myers Dr to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus bus 101
    2. Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus bus 12 / ...
    10h 57m
    $50–84

La Jolla to Joshua Tree by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 221.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from La Jolla to Joshua Tree. However, you can take the line 30 bus to Old Town Transit Center, walk to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, take the train to Fullerton Amtrak Station, walk to Fullerton Amtrak Station, take the bus to Cabazon Amtrak Bus Stop, then take the taxi to Joshua Tree. Alternatively, you can drive from La Jolla to Joshua Tree in around 2h 39m.

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