There are 3 ways to get from San Diego Zoo to Joshua Tree by train, bus, taxi, bus (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus, taxi
best- Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Cabazon Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Take the taxi from Cabazon Amtrak Bus Stop to Joshua Treetaxi
7h 10m$196–280Drive 141.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Diego Zoo to Joshua Treecar 141.9 mi
2h 35m$26–38Bus
- 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 Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus 12 / ...
10h 34m$72–110
San Diego Zoo to Joshua Tree by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Diego Zoo to Joshua Tree is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego Zoo to Joshua Tree is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego Zoo to Joshua Tree. However, there are services departing from Park Bl & Zoo Pl and arriving at Hwy 62 & Park Blvd via San Diego, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport and Yucca Valley Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 34m.
The distance between San Diego Zoo and Joshua Tree is 219 miles. The road distance is 142.8 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego Zoo to Joshua Tree without a car is to train and bus and taxi which takes 7h 10m and costs $190 - $280.
It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from San Diego Zoo to Joshua Tree, including transfers.
San Diego Zoo to Joshua Tree bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
San Diego Zoo to Joshua Tree bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego Zoo to Joshua Tree is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from San Diego Zoo to Joshua Tree.
There are 674+ hotels available in Joshua Tree.
What companies run services between San Diego Zoo, CA, USA and Joshua Tree, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from San Diego Zoo to Hwy 62 & Park Blvd via Park Bl & Zoo Pl, India St & C St, San Diego, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport, and Yucca Valley Transit Center in around 10h 34m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Cabazon Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 760 366 2395
- [email protected]
- Website
- basin-transit.com
Bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- https://basin-transit.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Estimated price
- $140–170
Yellow Cab of Riverside
- Phone
- +1-877-321-8294
- Website
- yellowcabhemet.com
American Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-300-0000
Desert City Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-328-3000
- Website
- desertcitycab.com
Road Runner Car Service
- Phone
- +1 760-660-9115
- Website
- roadrunnercarservice.com
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