There are 3 ways to get from Mira Mesa to Joshua Tree National Park by train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus 15
9h 12m$78–135Drive 146.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Mira Mesa to Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Centercar 146.2 mi
2h 42m$27–39Bus
- Take the bus from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus 15
9h 49m$78–120
Mira Mesa to Joshua Tree National Park by bus, tram, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mira Mesa to Joshua Tree National Park is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Mira Mesa to Joshua Tree National Park is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Mira Mesa station to Joshua Tree National Park. However, there are services departing from Miramar College Transit Station and arriving at 29 Palms Transit Center via San Diego, Fullerton Amtrak Station and Palm Springs Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.
The distance between Mira Mesa and Joshua Tree National Park is 263 miles. The road distance is 147 miles.
The best way to get from Mira Mesa to Joshua Tree National Park without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 12m and costs $75 - $140.
It takes approximately 9h 12m to get from Mira Mesa to Joshua Tree National Park, including transfers.
Mira Mesa to Joshua Tree National Park bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
Mira Mesa to Joshua Tree National Park bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mira Mesa to Joshua Tree National Park is 147 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Mira Mesa to Joshua Tree National Park.
What companies run services between Mira Mesa, CA, USA and Joshua Tree National Park, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Miramar College Transit Station to 29 Palms Transit Center via India St & C St, San Diego, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport, and 29 Palms Transit Center in around 9h 49m.
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 760 366 2395
- [email protected]
- Website
- basin-transit.com
Bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–20
- Website
- basin-transit.com
Bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–20
- Website
- basin-transit.com
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