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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from San Diego 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 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus 15
    7h 44m
    $78–132

  2. Drive 159.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego to Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Centercar car 159.5 mi
    2h 57m
    $30–42

  3. 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 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus 15
    8h 5m
    $80–114

San Diego to Joshua Tree National Park by train, bus, and foot

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration7h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 248.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 44m

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

You can take a bus from San Diego to 29 Palms Transit Center via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport, and 29 Palms Transit Center in around 8h 5m.

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