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

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Joshua Tree by train, car, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), plane, 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 57m
    $83–127

  2. Drive  220.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Joshua Treecar car 220.9 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 31m

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SBA - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus bus
    8h 17m
    $46–262

  5. 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

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights

Calendar52Weekly Planes
Duration4h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Santa Barbara to Joshua Tree.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 233.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 57m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, 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, Los Angeles, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport, and Yucca Valley Transit Center in around 10h 31m.

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