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

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There are 4 ways to get from San Juan Capistrano 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 Juan Capistrano 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 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus 15
    6h 8m
    $53–76

  2. Drive 131.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Juan Capistrano to Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Centercar car 131.9 mi
    2h 41m
    $25–35

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus 15
    7h 58m
    $51–71

  4. Train, bus, line 4 bus

    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus bus 10
    3. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to El Cielo at Kirk Douglasbus bus 4
    4. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus 15
    9h 13m
    $28–37

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

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration6h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 178.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Camino Capistrano-Old Mission to 29 Palms Transit Center via Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5, Harbor-East Shuttle Area, Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport, and 29 Palms Transit Center in around 7h 58m.

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