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How to get fromEl Cajon to Joshua Treeby bus, taxi, train or car

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There are 5 ways to get from El Cajon to Joshua Tree by bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi via El Centro

    best
    1. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to El Centro Bus Stopbus
    2. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Desert Hot Springsbus
    3. Take the taxi from Desert Hot Springs to Joshua Treetaxi
    5h 31m
    $139–264

  2. Drive 145.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from El Cajon to Joshua Treecar145.9 mi
    2h 38m
    $27–39

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Amtraktrain
    3. Take the taxi from Palm Springs Amtrak to Joshua Treetaxi
    8h 41m
    $142–208

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Riversidebus
    2. Take the bus from Riverside to Desert Hot Springsbus
    3. Take the taxi from Desert Hot Springs to Joshua Treetaxi
    6h 59m
    $124–275

  5. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to Indio, CAbusCbx
    2. Drive from Indio, CA to Joshua Treecar
    12h 12m
    $62–139

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from El Cajon to Joshua Tree. However, you can take the bus to El Centro Bus Stop, take the bus to Desert Hot Springs, then take the taxi to Joshua Tree. Alternatively, you can take the vehicle to Old Town Station, walk to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, take the train to Los Angeles, take the train to Palm Springs Amtrak, then take the taxi to Joshua Tree.

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