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How to get fromSan Luis Obispo to Joshua Treeby train, car, bus (Amtrak), plane, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from San Luis Obispo to Joshua Tree by train, car, bus (Amtrak), plane, or bus

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  1. Train, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train
    3. Drive from Redlands - University to Joshua Treecar car
    10h 35m
    $98–185

  2. Drive 311.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Luis Obispo to Joshua Treecar car 311.7 mi
    5h 42m
    $57–83

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus 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 / ...
    12h 6m

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SBP - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus bus
    8h 13m
    $266–612

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo 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 Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus bus 12 / ...
    12h 53m
    $115–216

  6. Bus via San Luis Obispo

    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Los Angelesbus 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 / ...
    13h 6m

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration5h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 351.7 mi
  • Duration: 10h 35m

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

You can take a bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Hwy 62 & Park Blvd via Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, Los Angeles, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport, and Yucca Valley Transit Center in around 12h 6m.

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