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How to get fromSanta Barbara (Station) to Joshua Treeby train, car, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Barbara (Station) to Joshua Tree by train, car, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or bus

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  1. Train, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara 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
    7h 50m
    $60–108

  2. Drive 220.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Barbara (Station) to Joshua Treecar car 220.6 mi
    3h 55m
    $41–59

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union 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 21m
    $57–96

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara 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 / ...
    10h 8m
    $77–144

Santa Barbara (Station) to Joshua Tree by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration10h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 233.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 50m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara (Station), CA, USA and Joshua Tree, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Hwy 62 & Park Blvd via Los Angeles Union Station, L.A. Union Station, Fullerton, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport, and Yucca Valley Transit Center in around 10h 21m.

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