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How to get fromPoway to Joshua Tree National Parkby bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 3 ways to get from Poway to Joshua Tree National Park by bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station to India St & C Stbus bus 235
    2. Take the train from San Diego 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 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus 15
    10h 3m
    $80–150

  2. Drive 142.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Poway to Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Centercar car 142.2 mi
    2h 39m
    $26–38

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station to India St & C Stbus bus 235
    2. Take the bus from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    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 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus 15
    10h 29m
    $84–135

Poway to Joshua Tree National Park by bus, train, and foot

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration10h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Poway to Joshua Tree National Park.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 282.7 mi
  • Duration: 10h 3m

What companies run services between Poway, CA, USA and Joshua Tree National Park, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Hilleary Pl & Hilleary Park Dr to 29 Palms Transit Center via Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station, India St & C St, San Diego, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport, and 29 Palms Transit Center in around 10h 29m.

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