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Santee to Joshua Tree buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Santee and Joshua Tree takes 25h 7m and the fastest bus takes 19h 43m. The bus runs, on average, 5 times per week from Santee to Joshua Tree. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

25h 7m
Duration
250 mi
Distance
$97
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Santee to Joshua Tree bus times

Buses run 5 times a week between Santee and Joshua Tree. The earliest departure is at 8:26 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Santee is at 9:27 PM which arrives into Joshua Tree at 3:46 PM. All services require a transfer at El Cajon Station and take an average of 25h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitAmtrakAmtrakBasin TransitBasin Transit19h 43m • 5 changes
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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitAmtrakAmtrakBasin TransitBasin Transit43h 19m • 5 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitAmtrakAmtrakBasin TransitBasin Transit20h 51m • 5 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitAmtrakAmtrakBasin TransitBasin Transit20h 51m • 5 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitAmtrakAmtrakBasin TransitBasin Transit20h 51m • 5 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Santee to Joshua Tree? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 250.2 mi
  • Duration: 25h 7m

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

You can take a vehicle from Santee Town Center Station to Hwy 62 & Park Blvd via El Cajon Station, Old Town Station, San Diego, San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, San Bernardino Transit Center, Varner at Harry Oliver, Palm Springs Airport, and Yucca Valley Transit Center in around 11h 6m.

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