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How to get fromCarpinteria to Joshua Treeby train, car or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Carpinteria to Joshua Tree by train, car, or bus

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  1. Train, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Carpinteria Station 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 32m
    $47–87

  2. Drive 209.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carpinteria to Joshua Treecar car 209.9 mi
    3h 44m
    $39–56

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Carpinteria Station 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 57m
    $57–120

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Carpinteria to Joshua Tree. However, you can take the train to Los Angeles, walk to L.A. Union Station, take the train to San Bernardino - Downtown, take the train to Redlands - University, then drive to Joshua Tree. Alternatively, you can drive from Carpinteria to Joshua Tree in around 3h 44m.

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