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How to get fromSan Marcos to Joshua Treeby train, bus, taxi, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from San Marcos to Joshua Tree by train, bus, taxi, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Casino Morongobus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Casino Morongo to Yucca Valley Transit Centertaxi taxi
    8h 8m
    $136–178

  2. Drive 112.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Marcos to Joshua Treecar car 112.8 mi
    2h 7m
    $21–30

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Oceanside 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 / ...
    9h 15m
    $48–76

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside 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 Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus bus 12 / ...
    10h 49m
    $58–90

San Marcos to Joshua Tree by tram, train, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 195 mi
  • Duration: 8h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Mission Rd & Pico Av to Hwy 62 & Park Blvd via Vista Transit Center Stall 5, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10, Oceanside, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport, and Yucca Valley Transit Center in around 10h 49m.

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