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How to get fromPalm Spring to Joshua Treeby bus, train, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Palm Spring to Joshua Tree by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Great Southern Overland Rte Of 1849 & Horse Camp C to El Cajon Transit Centerbus bus 891
    2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center 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 / ...
    13h 8m

  2. Drive  157.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palm Spring to Joshua Treecar car 157.5 mi
    3h 12m
    $29–42

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  • Distance: 333.9 mi
  • Duration: 13h 8m

What companies run services between Palm Spring, CA, USA and Joshua Tree, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Palm Spring to Joshua Tree. However, you can take the taxi to Great Southern Overland Rte Of 1849 & Horse Camp C, take the bus to El Cajon Transit Center, walk to El Cajon Station, take the vehicle to Old Town Station, walk to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, take the train to Fullerton Amtrak Station, walk to Fullerton Amtrak Station, take the bus to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, take the bus to Yucca Valley Transit Center, then take the line 1 bus to Hwy 62 & Park Blvd. Alternatively, you can drive from Palm Spring to Joshua Tree in around 3h 12m.

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