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

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There are 4 ways to get from El Cajon to Joshua Tree by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Cabazon Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Cabazon Amtrak Bus Stop to Joshua Treetaxi taxi
    7h 2m
    $184–275

  2. Drive 145.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from El Cajon to Joshua Treecar car 145.9 mi
    2h 39m
    $27–39

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to San Bernardinobus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Walmartbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Casino Morongo to Yucca Valley Transit Centertaxi taxi
    9h 13m
    $138–196

  4. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to Indio, CAbus bus Cbx
    2. Drive from Indio, CA to Joshua Treecar car
    12h 12m
    $62–110

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 vehicle to Old Town Station, walk to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, take the train to Fullerton Amtrak Station, walk to Fullerton Amtrak Station, take the bus to Cabazon Amtrak Bus Stop, then take the taxi to Joshua Tree. Alternatively, you can take the vehicle to Old Town Station, walk to San Diego, take the bus to San Bernardino, take the bus to Walmart, take the bus to Casino Morongo, take the taxi to Yucca Valley Transit Center, then take the line 1 bus to Hwy 62 & Park Blvd.

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