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How to get fromRancho Santa Fe to Joshua Treeby train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 3 ways to get from Rancho Santa Fe to Joshua Tree by train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station 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 / ...
    9h 26m
    $62–120

  2. Drive 123.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rancho Santa Fe to Joshua Treecar car 123.9 mi
    2h 20m
    $23–33

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station 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 1m
    $66–105

Rancho Santa Fe to Joshua Tree by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 216.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 26m

What companies run services between Rancho Santa Fe, CA, USA and Joshua Tree, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Paseo Delicias & La Fremontia to Hwy 62 & Park Blvd via Hwy 101 & Plaza St, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport, and Yucca Valley Transit Center in around 10h 1m.

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