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How to get fromLa Mesa to Joshua Treeby train, bus, taxi, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from La Mesa to Joshua Tree by train, bus, taxi, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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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 50m
    $182–268

  2. Drive  143.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from La Mesa to Joshua Treecar car 143.4 mi
    2h 37m
    $27–38

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus bus 12 / ...
    10h 27m
    $53–120

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus bus 12 / ...
    10h 55m
    $52–85

  5. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to Indio, CAbus bus Cbx
    2. Drive from Indio, CA to Joshua Treecar car
    10h 57m
    $69–147

La Mesa to Joshua Tree by tram, foot, train, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 222 mi
  • Duration: 6h 50m

What companies run services between La Mesa, CA, USA and Joshua Tree, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from SDSU Transit Center to Hwy 62 & Park Blvd via India St & C St, San Diego, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport, and Yucca Valley Transit Center in around 10h 55m.

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