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How to get fromSan Diego Airport (SAN) to Joshua Treeby train, bus, taxi, rideshare, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Joshua Tree by train, bus, taxi, rideshare, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from San Diego 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 46m
    $196–280

  2. Drive 144.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Joshua Treecar car 144.7 mi
    2h 40m
    $27–39

  3. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from San Diego-SAN to Joshua Treerideshare rideshare 144.7 mi
    2h 40m

  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 21m
    $72–110

San Diego Airport (SAN) to Joshua Tree by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration10h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 218.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 46m

What companies run services between San Diego Airport (SAN), USA and Joshua Tree, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from N Harbor Dr & Harbor Island Dr to Hwy 62 & Park Blvd via Broadway & Pacific Hwy, San Diego, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport, and Yucca Valley Transit Center in around 10h 21m.

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