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How to get fromSan Diego to Joshua Treeby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from San Diego to Joshua Tree by train, bus, taxi, or car

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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
    5h 36m
    $198–277

  2. Drive 143.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego to Joshua Treecar car 143.4 mi
    2h 38m
    $27–38

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  • Distance: 214.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Joshua Tree, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Diego to Joshua Tree. However, you can take the train to Fullerton Amtrak Station, walk to Fullerton Amtrak Station, take the bus to Cabazon Amtrak Bus Stop, then take the taxi to Joshua Tree. Alternatively, you can drive from San Diego to Joshua Tree in around 2h 38m.

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