What is the cheapest way to get from Del Mar to Joshua Tree?

The cheapest way to get from Del Mar to Joshua Tree is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Del Mar to Joshua Tree?

The fastest way to get from Del Mar to Joshua Tree is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Del Mar and Joshua Tree?

No, there is no direct bus from Del Mar to Joshua Tree. However, there are services departing from Camino Del Mar & 15th St and arriving at Hwy 62 & Park Blvd via Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport and Yucca Valley Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 44m.

How far is it from Del Mar to Joshua Tree?

The distance between Del Mar and Joshua Tree is 192 miles. The road distance is 131.8 miles.

How do I travel from Del Mar to Joshua Tree without a car?

The best way to get from Del Mar to Joshua Tree without a car is to train and bus and taxi which takes 6h 2m and costs $180 - $250.

How long does it take to get from Del Mar to Joshua Tree?

It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Del Mar to Joshua Tree, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Del Mar to Joshua Tree bus from?

Del Mar to Joshua Tree bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.

Where does the Del Mar to Joshua Tree bus arrive?

Del Mar to Joshua Tree bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Del Mar to Joshua Tree?

Yes, the driving distance between Del Mar to Joshua Tree is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Del Mar to Joshua Tree.

Where can I stay near Joshua Tree?

There are 651+ hotels available in Joshua Tree.

Del Mar to Joshua Tree - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Del Mar to Joshua Tree by train, bus, taxi, car, or bus (Amtrak)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Cabazon Amtrak Bus Stopbus
3. Take the taxi from Cabazon Amtrak Bus Stop to Joshua Treetaxi
6h 2m
$180–250
Drive 131.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Del Mar to Joshua Treecar 131.1 mi
2h 32m
$24–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus 12 / ...
9h 44m
$56–100

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Del Mar to Joshua Tree.

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Distance: 191.1 mi
Duration: 6h 2m

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

You can take a bus from Camino Del Mar & 15th St to Hwy 62 & Park Blvd via Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport, and Yucca Valley Transit Center in around 9h 44m.

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